trogon

/ˈtɹəʊɡɒn/

trogon

English Noun

Definition

A bird in the family Trogonidae from the order Trogoniformes, most of which live in Central and South America, have colorful feathers, and nest in holes in trees.

Etymology

Present active participle of Ancient Greek τρώγω (trṓgō, “chew, gnaw”).