NYT Dictionary

TOUCAN

/ˈtuːˌkæn/
NounTOU-cantou-can · 2 syllablesGrade 4

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Any of various neotropical frugivorous birds from the family Ramphastidae, with a large colorful beak.

Etymology

Origin: French

Borrowed from French toucan, borrowed from Old Tupi tukana, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *tũkãn, from Proto-Tupian *jɨokãn.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

magpie

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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