hornbill

noun

horn·​bill ˈhȯrn-ˌbil 

: any of a family (Bucerotidae) of large nonpasserine birds of Africa and Eurasia having enormous bills

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Examples of hornbill in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Maryland Zoo is saddened to announce the passing of North, a northern ground hornbill (Bucorvus abyssinicus), at the age of 28. —Lexi Harpster, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025

After initial challenges, North and the Zoo’s female hornbill, Blue, successfully hatched two chicks: Everest in 2023 and Rwenzori (Rwen) in 2024. —Lexi Harpster, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025

The second phase of Elephant Trek will open in spring 2025 and will include habitats for siamangs, babirusa, rhinoceros hornbills and small-clawed otters. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024

Sylvester, the zoo's sole rhinoceros hornbill, flies over to greet him. —Joan Meiners, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for hornbill

• anthill
• backfill
• bluegill
• crossbill
• distil
• distill
• downhill
• dunghill
• foothill
• fulfil
• fulfill
• goodwill

Kids Definition

hornbill

noun

horn·​bill -ˌbil 

: any of a family of large Old World birds having enormous bills