What does curassow mean?

Definitions for curassow
ˈkyʊər əˌsoʊ, kyʊˈræs oʊcuras·sow

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word curassow.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. curassownoun

    large crested arboreal game bird of warm parts of the Americas having long legs and tails; highly esteemed as game and food

Wiktionary

  1. curassownoun

    Any of several species of bird in the genera Nothocrax, Mitu, Pauxi and Crax of the Cracidae family, limited to the Americas.

Wikipedia

  1. Curassow

    Curassows are one of the three major groups of cracid birds. They comprise the largest-bodied species of the cracid family. Three of the four genera are restricted to tropical South America; a single species of Crax ranges north to Mexico. They form a distinct clade which is usually classified as the subfamily Cracinae.

ChatGPT

  1. curassow

    A curassow is a large bird that belongs to the family Cracidae, found mainly in Central and South America. They are usually black, brown or white, and are characterized by long tails, strong legs and curved beaks. Most species also feature a crest on top of the head. They are known to be terrestrial birds, spending most of their time on the ground, feeding on fruits, seeds, and small animals.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Curassownoun

    a large gallinaceous bird of the American genera Crax, Ourax, etc., of the family Cracidae

  2. Etymology: [Native name in Brazil.]

Wikidata

  1. Curassow

    Curassows are one of the three major groups of cracid birds. Three of the four genera are restricted to tropical South America; a single species of Crax ranges north to Mexico. They form a distinct clade which is usually classified as the subfamily Cracinae. ⁕Genus Nothocrax ⁕Nocturnal Curassow, Nothocrax urumutum ⁕Genus Mitu ⁕Crestless Curassow, Mitu tomentosum ⁕Alagoas Curassow, Mitu mitu - extinct in the wild ⁕Salvin's Curassow, Mitu salvini ⁕Razor-billed Curassow, Mitu tuberosum ⁕Genus Pauxi – Helmeted curassows ⁕Helmeted Curassow, or Northern Helmeted Curassow Pauxi pauxi ⁕Horned Curassow or Southern Helmeted Curassow, Pauxi unicornis ⁕Sira Curassow, Pauxi koepckeae ⁕Genus Crax ⁕Great Curassow, Crax rubra ⁕Blue-billed Curassow, Crax alberti ⁕Yellow-knobbed Curassow, Crax daubentoni ⁕Wattled Curassow, Crax globulosa ⁕Red-billed Curassow Crax blumenbachii ⁕Bare-faced Curassow, Crax fasciolata ⁕Black Curassow, Crax alector

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Curassow

    kū-ras′ō, n. a large turkey-like South American bird.

Matched Categories

How to pronounce curassow?

How to say curassow in sign language?

Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of curassow in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of curassow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


Translations for curassow

From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary

Get even more translations for curassow »

Translation

Find a translation for the curassow definition in other languages:

Select another language:

  • - Select -
  • 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
  • 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
  • Español (Spanish)
  • Esperanto (Esperanto)
  • 日本語 (Japanese)
  • Português (Portuguese)
  • Deutsch (German)
  • العربية (Arabic)
  • Français (French)
  • Русский (Russian)
  • ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
  • 한국어 (Korean)
  • עברית (Hebrew)
  • Gaeilge (Irish)
  • Українська (Ukrainian)
  • اردو (Urdu)
  • Magyar (Hungarian)
  • मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
  • Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Italiano (Italian)
  • தமிழ் (Tamil)
  • Türkçe (Turkish)
  • తెలుగు (Telugu)
  • ภาษาไทย (Thai)
  • Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
  • Čeština (Czech)
  • Polski (Polish)
  • Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
  • Românește (Romanian)
  • Nederlands (Dutch)
  • Ελληνικά (Greek)
  • Latinum (Latin)
  • Svenska (Swedish)
  • Dansk (Danish)
  • Suomi (Finnish)
  • فارسی (Persian)
  • ייִדיש (Yiddish)
  • հայերեն (Armenian)
  • Norsk (Norwegian)
  • English (English)

Word of the Day

Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?

Please enter your email address:


Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"curassow." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Apr. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/curassow>.

Discuss these curassow definitions with the community:

0 Comments

    Are we missing a good definition for curassow? Don't keep it to yourself...

    Image or illustration of

    curassow

    Credit »

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant definitions for any word that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Browse Definitions.net

    Quiz

    Are you a words master?

    »
    a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it
    A tacky
    B contagious
    C appellative
    D occlusive

    Nearby & related entries:

    Alternative searches for curassow: