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Definition of corella

corella

/kəˈrɛlə/
co · rel · la
Plural:corellas
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corella Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Australian Any of several species of small to medium-sized white cockatoos native to Australia, belonging to the subgenus Licmetis, characterized by a short crest, pale beak, and often patches of pink or red skin around the face.

Example

"A noisy flock of corellas descended upon the eucalyptus trees at dusk, their screeches echoing across the outback."

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• Rhymes for corella

• Nearby Words

cord
cordoba
cordylid
corella
coreopsis
corgi
coriander

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English in the late 19th century from an Aboriginal Australian language, widely attributed to the Wiradjuri word 'garila'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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