"toucan crossing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: toucan crossings [plural]
Etymology: Punningly from pelican crossing and toucan (another bird), because "two can" cross at once (pedestrians and bicycles). Head templates: {{en-noun}} toucan crossing (plural toucan crossings)
  1. (British, regional) A pedestrian crossing equipped with traffic lights operated by the pedestrians, same as pelican crossing, but also allowing bicycles to cross. Tags: British, regional Categories (topical): Roads

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