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macaw

Pronunciation: /məˈkɔː/

Definition of macaw

noun

  • a large long-tailed parrot with brightly coloured plumage, native to Central and South America.
    • Ara and related genera: family Psittacidae: several species

Origin:

early 17th century: from obsolete Portuguese macau, of unknown origin

macaw in other Oxford dictionaries

Definition of macaw in the US English dictionary