aras
aras Lexical Profile
• noun
A major river in Western Asia that rises in eastern Turkey and flows eastward along the borders of Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Iran before joining the Kura River.
"The Aras forms a significant natural and political boundary between several countries in the Caucasus region."
Large, long-tailed macaws of the genus Ara, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, characterized by their brilliantly colored plumage and strong, curved beaks.
"The zoological exhibit featured several brightly colored aras, their vibrant red and blue feathers catching the sunlight."
Word Nuance & Usage
The word 'aras' is heavily dependent on capitalization in context; as a lowercase plural, it refers to macaws (aras), whereas capitalized (Aras), it refers to the major river in the Caucasus region.
• Rhymes for aras
Word Origin & Etymology
As a bird name, it is the plural of 'ara', derived from Tupi 'ará', which is imitative of the bird's call. As a river name, it derives from the Greek 'Araxes', ultimately tracing back to Old Persian 'Arakhsha' (swift).