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conure
[ kon-yer ]
noun
- any of several long-tailed New World parrots, especially of the genus Aratinga, certain species of which are kept as pets.
conure
/ ˈkɒnjʊə /
noun
- any of various small American parrots of the genus Aratinga and related genera
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conure1
1855–60; < New Latin Conurus earlier genus name < Greek kôn ( os ) cone + -ouros -tailed, adj. derivative of ourá tail
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Word History and Origins
Origin of conure1
C19: from New Latin conurus, from Greek kōnos cone + oura tail
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