macaw

Meaning

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.

Pronounced as (IPA)
/məˈkɔː/
Etymology

From Portuguese macao.

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