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hornbill

nounmasculine/kɐˈlɐ̃w/rare

ca·lão

Definition

A bird of the family Bucerotidae, found in Africa and Asia, characterized by a large, curved bill often with a casque.
The hornbill's distinctive call echoed through the forest.
We spotted a great hornbill during our trip to Thailand.
Common collocations
great hornbillrhinoceros hornbillhornbill species

Etymology

Do francês 'calao', por sua vez do malaio 'kangkang'.