macaw
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English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Portuguese macao, from Tupian.
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /məˈkɔː/
Audio (Southern England): (file) - (US) IPA(key): /məˈkɑ/, /məˈkɔ/
- Rhymes: -ɔː
Noun
[edit]macaw (plural macaws)
- Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.
Derived terms
[edit]Translations
[edit]various parrots
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