Meaning
Either of two New World vultures, Vultur gryphus of the Andes or Gymnogyps californianus, a nearly extinct vulture of the mountains of California.
Etymology
Origin: Spanish
From Spanish cóndor, from Classical Quechua kuntur. The change /t/ to /d/ was characteristic of the "coastal" variety of the language.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
magpie
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: