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macaw

ma·caw [ mə káw ] (plural ma·caws or ma·caw)


noun 
Definition:
 
large tropical parrot: a large parrot with a huge beak, a long tail and brilliant plumage. Native to: Central and South America.  Genera Anodorhynchus, Ara.

[Early 17th century. < Portuguese macao]
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