Tanager

Pronunciation

Origin

From New Latin Tanagra, from Portuguese tangara, from Old Tupi tangara.

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Full definition of tanager

Noun

1. Any of several American passerine birds, of the family Thraupidae, that inhabit forests.
• 1907, w, The Younger Set Chapter 5, Breezes blowing from beds of iris quickened her breath with their perfume ; … ; she saw a crimson cardinal winging through the foliage, and amorous tanagers flashing like scarlet flames athwart the pines.

Derived terms

• tanagrine