macaw

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /məˈkɔː/    美 /məˈkɑ/|/məˈkɔ/

英文释义

名词 n.
  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.

词形变化

macaws plural maccaw alternative,obsolete macao alternative,obsolete

词源

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