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Definition of conure

conure

/ˈkɑːn.jɚ/
con · ure
Plural:conures
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conure Lexical Profile

conure Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various small to medium-sized parrots native to the Western Hemisphere (primarily Central and South America), typically characterized by a slender body, a long tapering tail, and highly social behavior.

Example

"The family decided to adopt a green-cheeked conure because of its playful personality and relatively quiet nature compared to larger parrot species."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'conure' is widely used in aviculture and the pet trade to describe these birds, it is not a strictly scientific taxonomic classification, as the species are spread across several different biological genera.

• Nearby Words

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convalescent

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conure. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conure
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