macaw

Betekenis (Engels)

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.

Sinonieme

parrot

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parakeet

lorikeet

Vertalings

ara

guacamayo

arara

Ara

ara

papagayo

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ara

lapa

guacamaya

ara

pappagallo

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guara

papagaio

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Indische papegaai

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/məˈkɔː/

Etimologie (Engels)

From Portuguese macau, of unknown origin. English sources point to Nheengatu makawana, which is only attested from the 20th century onwards.