/ˈænɪŋɡə/; /ˈænɪŋɡɑː/; /ˈænɪŋɡə/;

Definitions

1. noun

a large, snake-like waterbird of Australia, New Guinea, and nearby islands, of the family Dacelonidae

“The anhinga perched on a branch above the water, scanning for fish.”

2. proper noun

a genus of waterbirds within the family Dacelonidae

“The anhinga family has many species found in tropical regions.”