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hornbill.

Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

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noun/ˈhɔːn.bɪl/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhɔːɹn.bɪl/US
  1. Any of various birds of the family Bucerotidae, with bills resembling a cow's horns. Many species have a casque above the bill, and many imprison their young in a tree.

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From horn + bill.

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