MACAW


Meaning of MACAW in English

[ mə'kɔ: ]

■ noun a large long-tailed parrot with brightly coloured plumage, native to Central and South America. [ Ara and related genera: several species.]

Origin

C17: from obs. Port. macau , of unknown origin.

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