Meaning of caracara in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɛrəˈkɑrə/

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  1. Noun

    caracara

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Spanish or Portuguese caracará, from Tupi-Guarani, imitating its cry

    Definitions

    1. any of various long-legged carrion-eating hawks of South America and Central America

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