Meaning
Any of four taxa of birds in the genus Nestor in the parrot family confined to New Zealand and adjacent islands.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Etymology tree Māori kāredup. Māori kākābor. English kaka Borrowed from Māori kākā.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Nestor
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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