noun Uncommon
ara
AY-ruh
Ara (noun) means the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna).
noun
1
The great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna).
2
A traditional alcoholic beverage consumed in Bhutan, made from rice, maize, millet, or wheat, either fermented or distilled. The beverage is usually a clear, creamy, or white color.
3
A saw-edged perch (Niphon spinosus).
name
1
the Argentine Navy (Armada de la República Argentina)
2
A constellation of the southern sky, said to resemble an altar.
3
A barangay of Benito Soliven, Isabela, Philippines.
4
A male given name from Armenian.
5
A surname.
adj
1
ship's prefix for warships of the Argentinian navy.
Word forms
aras plural, aras plural, Aras plural
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Etymology
Learned borrowing from taxonomic name Ara.
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What does “ara” mean?
The word “ara” means the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna).
How do you pronounce “ara”?
“Ara” is pronounced AY-ruh (/ˈeɪ.ɹə/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “ara”?
Depending on how it is used, “ara” can be a noun, a name and an adjective.
Is “ara” a common word?
“Ara” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ara” have?
“Ara” has 9 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the great blue and yellow macaw (Ara ararauna).