Guaraguao

/ɡwɑːrəɡwɑːˈoʊ/ noun

Definition

A large tropical American eagle or hawk, particularly a species found in the Caribbean and Central America.

Etymology

From Spanish guaraguao, possibly from Taíno (Caribbean indigenous language) or onomatopoetic in origin; may represent indigenous naming of local raptors.

Kelly Says

Guaraguao is one of those wonderful onomatopoetic words where the name might echo the bird's call—indigenous peoples naming animals by the sounds they make!

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