conure

American

[kon-yer] / ˈkɒn yər /

noun

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

conure British

/ ˈkɒnjʊə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of conure

1855–60; < New Latin Conurus earlier genus name < Greek kôn ( os ) cone + -ouros -tailed, adj. derivative of ourá tail

Example Sentences

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She told a story about losing her pet parrot, Kiwi, a blue-crowned conure, when it flew away a few years ago.

From New York Times • Dec. 14, 2021

If it weren’t for Justin, a very assertive eclectus parrot, and to a lesser extent, Tammy, a conure, Geri Mazur could live in a co-op and not a condo, a more expensive option.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2016

A rarity among children’s museums, the collection comprises about 65 creatures, mostly reptiles, amphibians and insects, though it also includes a sun conure, a type of parrot.

From New York Times • Dec. 1, 2011

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