Cotinga
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
Any of various brightly coloured passerine birds belonging to the family Cotingidae, native to the tropical forests of the New World.
“The male cotinga's vivid blue plumage shimmered in the dappled light of the rainforest canopy.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
co·tin·ga
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Synonyms
chatterer
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Ends in GA, which is unusual, the vowels O-I-A are spread evenly through the word.
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Worth 10 points, no high-value tiles. A niche ornithological word that catches opponents off guard.
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