English Explanatory Dictionary

macaw

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

/məˈkɔː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-macaw.wav /məˈkɑ/ /məˈkɔ/

Word forms

macaw macaws maccaw macao

Etymology

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

Derived words

blue-and-gold macaw blue-and-yellow macaw blue-winged macaw Cuban red macaw great green macaw hyacinth macaw macaw bush macaw fat macaw palm military macaw red-and-green macaw scarlet macaw
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