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.

Concepten

ara

Indische papegaai

papegaai

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Synoniemen

parrot

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parakeet

lorikeet

Vertalingen

ara

guacamayo

arara

papagayo

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Ara

ara

guacamaya

lapa

guara

pappagallo

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paraba

papagaio

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ara

Ara

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/məˈkɔː/

Etymologie (Engels)

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