ani

[ ah-nee, ah-nee ]

noun

, plural a·nis.

1. any of several black, tropical American cuckoos of the genus Crotophaga, having a compressed, bladelike bill.

ani

/ ˈɑːnɪ /

noun

1. any of several gregarious tropical American birds of the genus Crotophaga: family Cuculidae (cuckoos). They have a black plumage, long square-tipped tail, and heavily hooked bill

Word History and Origins

Origin of ani¹

1820–30; < Spanish or Portuguese < Tupi or Guarani

Word History and Origins

Origin of ani¹

Spanish aní, from Tupi

Example Sentences

The cherry to the whirlwind is Ani saying yes to a no-frills Vegas wedding, the two celebrating under the bright lights of Fremont Street, followed by their return home, when she quits her job and they move in together.

From Los Angeles Times

A playful montage has the lovebirds buying clothes, feeding each other, sharing picturesque sunset kisses and posing in front of a mirror, where Ani flashes her diamond wedding ring with a smile on her face that says, “Look at me now” — an elated moment for the modern-day Cinderella.

From Los Angeles Times

Set in motion by Ani Taj’s choreography, these performers flaunt their individuality like nothing could be more magnificent.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re slowly inducted into Ani’s world, watching as she spends the night grinding for tips, schmoozing big spenders, and cutting up with her fellow dancers about the lousy playlists the DJ is cranking.

From Salon

Ani is the only girl at Headquarters who speaks Russian, and her rusty language skills picked up from her grandmother perfectly complement Ivan’s sexual naivete and boyish charm.

From Salon