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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 notes

In plain EnglishA huge New World vulture famous for its enormous wingspan.

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Word forms

condors plural, condor plural

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The Andean _____ can have a wingspan of over three metres.

Etymology

From Spanish condor, from Quechua kuntur.

Origin: Spanish

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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