noun
condor
KON-daw
Condor (noun) means a very large vulture native to the Americas, known for its wide wingspan and soaring flight. Example: “The Andean condor can have a wingspan of over three metres.”
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A very large vulture native to the Americas, known for its wide wingspan and soaring flight.
"The Andean condor can have a wingspan of over three metres."
How to use condor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA huge New World vulture famous for its enormous wingspan.
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The Andean _____ can have a wingspan of over three metres.
Etymology
From Spanish condor, from Quechua kuntur.
Frequently asked questions
What does “condor” mean?
The word “condor” means a very large vulture native to the Americas, known for its wide wingspan and soaring flight. In plain terms, a huge New World vulture famous for its enormous wingspan.
How do you pronounce “condor”?
“Condor” is pronounced KON-daw (/ˈkɑnˌdoɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “condor” in a sentence?
Here is “condor” used in a sentence: “The Andean condor can have a wingspan of over three metres.”
What part of speech is “condor”?
“Condor” is a noun.
Where does the word “condor” come from?
The word “condor” comes from Spanish. From Spanish condor, from Quechua kuntur.
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