Definition of motmot
: any of a family (Momotidae) of long-tailed mostly green nonpasserine birds of Central and South American tropical forests
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These motmot chicks are some of about 10 chicks that have hatched in the Caribbean Journey exhibit since January.
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Origin and Etymology of motmot
New Latin momot, motmot
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