Ani Meaning in English
word
ˈɑː.ni
AH-nee
ˈæni
AN-ee
Definition
An ani is a type of bird from Central and South America, belonging to the cuckoo family. Anis have black feathers, long tails, and are known for living in groups.
Usage & Nuances
'Ani' is always used for this bird species, not as a common word. Often appears in scientific or birdwatching contexts. Sometimes 'smooth-billed ani,' 'groove-billed ani,' or 'greater ani' refer to specific species.
Spanish: ani (tipo de ave) - cuco aniPortuguese (BR): ani (tipo de ave) - cuco aniPortuguese (PT): ani (tipo de ave) - cuco aniChinese (Simplified): 鸦鹃（一种鸟）Chinese (Traditional): 鴉鵑（一種鳥）Hindi: ऐनी (एक प्रकार का पक्षी)Arabic: أني (نوع من الطيور)Bengali: এনি (পাখির নাম)Russian: ани (птица)Japanese: アニ（鳥の名前）Vietnamese: ani (chim) - chim aniKorean: 아니 (조류)Turkish: ani (kuş türü)Urdu: انی (پرندہ)Indonesian: ani (burung)
Example Sentences
The ani has shiny black feathers.
basic
Many ani live together in groups.
basic
I saw an ani in the park today.
basic
The guide pointed out a group of ani sitting in a tree.
natural
You can easily recognize an ani by its long tail and curved beak.
natural
It’s rare to see a ani here; they don’t usually fly this far north.
natural