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Definition of caracara

caracara

/ˌkɑːrəˈkɑːrə/
car · a · car · a
Plural:caracaras
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caracara Lexical Profile

caracara Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several large, long-legged birds of prey in the family Falconidae, native to the Americas and noted for their opportunistic feeding habits, which include both scavenging and hunting live prey.

Example

"While driving through the open prairies of Texas, the birdwatchers were thrilled to spot a crested caracara perched on a wooden fence post."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for caracara

• Nearby Words

capybara
car
caracal
caracara
caracas
carafe
carambola

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Tupi 'caracará', an onomatopoeic word imitating the bird's harsh, rattling call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caracara. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caracara
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