Gallinazo

American  

[gahl-ee-nahz-oh] / ˌgɑl iˈnɑz oʊ /

noun

1. Usually gallinazo any of several vultures of the Americas, especially Cathartes aura, the turkey vulture.

2. Virú.

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Etymology

Origin of Gallinazo

First recorded in 1745–55 Gallinazo for def. 1; from Spanish, from gallin(a) “hen” (from Latin gallīna ) + -azo, augmentative suffix (from Latin -āceus -aceous ( def. ) ); cf. gallinaceous ( def. )

Example Sentences

If an animal dies on the plain the Gallinazo commences the feast, and then the two species of Polyborus pick the bones clean.

From The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin, Charles

In this list may be included four species of the Caracara or Polyborus, the Turkey buzzard, the Gallinazo, and the Condor.

From The Voyage of the Beagle by Darwin, Charles