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Nestor

Nestor

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A group of parrots from New Zealand, like the kea and kaka
  • noun
  • /ˈnɛstər/
  • Specialized
: Nestor
  • The Nestor genus includes some unique parrots found only in New Zealand.

Examples

  • Researchers are studying the Nestor species to better understand their behavior in the wild.

  • The Nestor parrot is known for its intelligence and playful nature.

  • I want to say Hello to nestor.

    Stick (1985)

  • He'll take us To nestor.

    Stick (1985)

  • The fed tried To hit nestor--

    Stick (1985)

Synonyms

genus Nestor
vsNestor
  • Specialized
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A group of parrots from New Zealand that includes kea and kaka

is more general and does not list species numbers or island names

Compounds

genus Nestor
  • Specialized
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A group of parrots from New Zealand that includes kea and kaka

Nestor notabilis
  • Specialized
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A large green and brown parrot from New Zealand called the kea

Nestor Paz Zamora Commission
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A left-wing armed group in Bolivia that brings together small indigenous armed groups and follows revolutionary ideas from the 1960s

Surface Forms

Nestor singular
Nestors plural

Etymology

Nestor The bird genus Nestor was named after the Greek king Nestor, who was famous for being old and wise. A helpful way to remember these New Zealand parrots, such as the kea and kākā, is to think of them as the 'wise' parrots.