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Word

guan

UK/ɡwˈɑːn/

Definition

n. a large bird that looks like a turkey and lives in the forests of Central and South America. It is known for its loud, deep calls and colorful feathers.

n. any of several large, long-tailed, broad-tailed birds of the family Cracidae, native to the forests of Central and South America. Often distinguished by their distinctive vocalisations and iridescent plumage.

Examples

“The guan called loudly from the trees in the morning.”

“While hiking through the dense jungle, we heard the deep, resonant call of a guan echoing through the canopy.”

“The conservation status of several guan species remains precarious due to habitat fragmentation and the illegal trade of their prized feathers for traditional ceremonial purposes.”

Examples

simple

“The guan called loudly from the trees in the morning.”

contextual

“While hiking through the dense jungle, we heard the deep, resonant call of a guan echoing through the canopy.”

complex

“The conservation status of several guan species remains precarious due to habitat fragmentation and the illegal trade of their prized feathers for traditional ceremonial purposes.”

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