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Definition of macaw

macaw

/məˈkɔː/
ma · caw
Plural:macaws
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macaw Lexical Profile

macaw Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, long-tailed parrot belonging to the tribe Arini, noted for its exceptionally brightly colored plumage, powerful curved beak, and loud calls, native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Example

"The scarlet macaw perched high in the rainforest canopy, its brilliant red, yellow, and blue feathers standing out against the dense green foliage."

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• Rhymes for macaw

• Nearby Words

macaroni
macaroon
macau
macaw
macaw snake
maccoa
macdonnell

Word Origin & Etymology

Mid 17th century: from Portuguese 'macau', likely derived from the Tupi language of Brazil 'makau', a native name for the bird.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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