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tap·a·co·lo \ˌtapəˈkō(ˌ)lō\ noun or tap·a·cu·lo \-ˈkü(ˌ)lō\ (-s) Etymology: American Spanish tapaculo, literally, one that covers its backside, from Spanish tapar to cover + culo backside, from Latin culus — more at culet 1. : a small plainly colored clamatorial terrestrial bird (Scelorchilus albicollis) of the family Rhinocryptidae of Chile and Argentina having short rounded wings and short tail carried erect 2. : any of several birds related to the tapacolo — see turco |