What does macaw mean?
Definitions for macaw
məˈkɔmacaw
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word macaw.
Princeton's WordNet
macawnoun
long-tailed brilliantly colored parrot of Central America and South America; among the largest and showiest of parrots
GCIDE
Macawnoun
Any parrot of the genus Ara, Sittace, or Macrocercus. About eighteen species are known, all of them found in Central and South America. They are large and have a very long tail, a strong hooked bill, and a naked space around the eyes. The voice is harsh, and the colors are brilliant and strongly contrasted; they are among the largest and showiest of parrots. Different species names have been given to the same macaw, as for example the Hyacinthine macaw, which has been variously classified as Anodorhyncus hyacynthinus, Anodorhyncus maximiliani, and Macrocercus hyacynthinus.
Wiktionary
macawnoun
Any of various parrots of the genera Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca, Primolius and Diopsittaca of Central and South America, including the largest parrots and characterized by long sabre-shaped tails, curved powerful bills, and usually brilliant plumage.
Etymology: macao, from
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Macawnoun
A bird in the West-Indies.
Wikipedia
macaw
Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance for Wireless (MACAW) is a slotted medium access control (MAC) protocol widely used in ad hoc networks. Furthermore, it is the foundation of many other MAC protocols used in wireless sensor networks (WSN). The IEEE 802.11 RTS/CTS mechanism is adopted from this protocol. It uses RTS-CTS-DS-DATA-ACK frame sequence for transferring data, sometimes preceded by an RTS-RRTS frame sequence, in view to provide solution to the hidden node problem. Although protocols based on MACAW, such as S-MAC, use carrier sense in addition to the RTS/CTS mechanism, MACAW does not make use of carrier sense.
ChatGPT
macaw
A macaw is a type of large and vibrant tropical bird that belongs to the parrot family. They are known for their bright plumage, long tails, and sharp, strong curved beak. Native to Central and South America, these birds often have intelligent and sociable characteristics, and they are often known for their ability to mimic human speech. The most common species include the Blue and Yellow Macaw, Scarlet Macaw, and Green-winged Macaw.
Webster Dictionary
Macawnoun
any parrot of the genus Sittace, or Macrocercus. About eighteen species are known, all of them American. They are large and have a very long tail, a strong hooked bill, and a naked space around the eyes. The voice is harsh, and the colors are brilliant and strongly contrasted
Etymology: [From the native name in the Antilles.]
Wikidata
Macaw
Macaws are long-tailed, often colourful New World parrots. Of the many different Psittacidae genera, six are classified as macaws: Ara, Anodorhynchus, Cyanopsitta, Primolius, Orthopsittaca, and Diopsittaca. Previously, the members of the genus Primolius were placed in Propyrrhura, but the former is correct in accordance with ICZN rules. Macaws are native to Mexico, Central America, South America, and formerly the Caribbean. Most species are associated with forests, especially rainforests, but others prefer woodland or savannah-like habitats. Proportionately larger beaks, long tails, and relatively bare, light-coloured, medial areas distinguish macaws. Sometimes the facial patch is smaller in some species, and limited to a yellow patch around the eyes and a second patch near the base of the beak in the members of the genus Anodorhynchus. A macaw's facial feather pattern is as unique as a fingerprint. The largest macaws are the Hyacinth, Buffon's and Green-Winged Macaws. While still relatively larger, the macaws of the genera Cyanopsitta, Orthopsittaca and Primolius are significantly smaller than the members of Anodorhynchus and Ara. The smallest member of the family, the Red-shouldered Macaw, is no larger than some parakeets of the genus Aratinga.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Macaw
ma-kaw′, n. a genus of large and beautiful birds with a long tail, found in tropical America, closely allied to the parrots. [Brazil. macao.]
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of macaw in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of macaw in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Popularity rank by frequency of use
References
Translations for macaw
From our Multilingual Translation Dictionary
- الببغاءArabic
- araCzech
- araDanish
- AraGerman
- μακώGreek
- araoEsperanto
- paraba, guara, guacamaya, guacamayo, lapa, papagayoSpanish
- ماکائوPersian
- araFinnish
- araFrench
- एक प्रकार का तोताHindi
- arapapagájHungarian
- մակաArmenian
- macawIndonesian
- araItalian
- תוכיHebrew
- マコ, コンゴウインコJapanese
- ಮಕಾವ್Kannada
- Loriculus Lorius mascareneLatin
- а́раMacedonian
- araDutch
- ara, ara papegøyeNorwegian
- araPolish
- araraPortuguese
- araRomanian
- а́раRussian
- ara, arapapegojaSwedish
- மக்காTamil
- మాకాTelugu
- นกมะคอThai
- Amerika papağanıTurkish
- араUkrainian
- توتاUrdu
- vẹt đuôi dàiVietnamese
- מאַקאָוYiddish
- 金刚鹦鹉Chinese
Get even more translations for macaw »
Translation
Find a translation for the macaw definition in other languages:
Select another language:
- - Select -
- 简体中文 (Chinese - Simplified)
- 繁體中文 (Chinese - Traditional)
- Español (Spanish)
- Esperanto (Esperanto)
- 日本語 (Japanese)
- Português (Portuguese)
- Deutsch (German)
- العربية (Arabic)
- Français (French)
- Русский (Russian)
- ಕನ್ನಡ (Kannada)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- עברית (Hebrew)
- Gaeilge (Irish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- اردو (Urdu)
- Magyar (Hungarian)
- मानक हिन्दी (Hindi)
- Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Italiano (Italian)
- தமிழ் (Tamil)
- Türkçe (Turkish)
- తెలుగు (Telugu)
- ภาษาไทย (Thai)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
- Čeština (Czech)
- Polski (Polish)
- Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian)
- Românește (Romanian)
- Nederlands (Dutch)
- Ελληνικά (Greek)
- Latinum (Latin)
- Svenska (Swedish)
- Dansk (Danish)
- Suomi (Finnish)
- فارسی (Persian)
- ייִדיש (Yiddish)
- հայերեն (Armenian)
- Norsk (Norwegian)
- English (English)
Word of the Day
Would you like us to send you a FREE new word definition delivered to your inbox daily?
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"macaw." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Mar. 2024. <https://www.definitions.net/definition/macaw>.
Discuss these macaw definitions with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In