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Vinony

macaw

noun

  1. any of numerous parrots (especially genus Ara) of South and Central America including some of the largest and showiest of parrots
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Pronunciation: /məˈkɔː/ / /məˈkɑ/ / /məˈkɔ/

noun

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

  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.