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Definitions for rara avis
ˈrɛər ə ˈeɪ vɪs; ˈrɛər i ˈeɪ vizrara avis

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. rare bird, rara avisnoun

    a rare or unique person

Wiktionary

  1. rara avisnoun

    A rare or unique person or thing.

  2. Etymology: rara avis, plural rarae aves

Wikipedia

  1. Rara avis

    Rara avis is a Latin phrase for 'rare bird'.

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  1. rara avis

    Rara avis is a Latin phrase that literally translates to "rare bird" in English. It is commonly used to refer to an unusual, unique or seldom seen person or thing. Rara avis is most often used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is extraordinarily unique or uncommonly good. It is often characterized by qualities or attributes that set it apart from the norm.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Rara avis

    rā′ra ā′vis, n. a rare bird: a remarkable person:—pl. Rā′ræ ā′ves. [L.]

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of rara avis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of rara avis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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