noun
vasa
Vasa (noun) means any parrot of the genus Coracopsis, native to Madagascar, known for its dark, almost black plumage. Example: “The vasa parrot's dull grey-black feathers make it stand out among its more colourful relatives.”
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Any parrot of the genus Coracopsis, native to Madagascar, known for its dark, almost black plumage.
"The vasa parrot's dull grey-black feathers make it stand out among its more colourful relatives."
How to use vasa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA dark-feathered parrot species from Madagascar.
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Etymology
From the Malagasy word vaza.
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What does “vasa” mean?
The word “vasa” means any parrot of the genus Coracopsis, native to Madagascar, known for its dark, almost black plumage. In plain terms, a dark-feathered parrot species from Madagascar.
How do you use “vasa” in a sentence?
Here is “vasa” used in a sentence: “The vasa parrot's dull grey-black feathers make it stand out among its more colourful relatives.”
What part of speech is “vasa”?
“Vasa” is a noun.
What is the meaning of vasa?
"vasa" (noun) means any parrot of the genus Coracopsis, native to Madagascar, known for its dark, almost black plumage.
