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macaw

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ma·caw  (m-kô)
n.
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara and Anodorhynchus of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long saber-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.

[Portuguese macaú, from macaúba, kind of palm tree, from Tupi macahuba, palm tree : maca, palm + ybá, tree.]

macaw [məˈkɔː]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) any large tropical American parrot of the genera Ara and Anodorhynchus, having a long tail and brilliant plumage
[from Portuguese macau, of unknown origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.macawmacaw - long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
parrot - usually brightly colored zygodactyl tropical birds with short hooked beaks and the ability to mimic sounds
genus Ara, Ara - macaws
Translations
macaw [məˈkɔː] Nguacamayo m
macaw
nAra m
macaw [məˈkɔː] n (bird) → ara
macaw [məˈkɔː] n (bird) → ara


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And she went to her desk at once and hung the black turban hat with the gold-green macaw wing in its accustomed place.
Why I knew a macaw once who could say `Good morning
 
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