conure

[ kon-yer ]

noun

1. any of several long-tailed New World parrots, especially of the genus Aratinga, certain species of which are kept as pets.

conure

/ ˈkɒnjʊə /

noun

1. any of various small American parrots of the genus Aratinga and related genera

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of conure¹

C19: from New Latin conurus, from Greek kōnos cone + oura tail