conure

[ kon-yer ]

noun

1. any of several long-tailed New World parrots, especially of the genus Aratinga, certain species of which are kept as pets.

conure

/ ˈkɒnjʊə /

noun

1. any of various small American parrots of the genus Aratinga and related genera

Word History and Origins

Origin of conure¹

1855–60; < New Latin Conurus earlier genus name < Greek kôn ( os ) cone + -ouros -tailed, adj. derivative of ourá tail

Word History and Origins

Origin of conure¹

C19: from New Latin conurus, from Greek kōnos cone + oura tail

Example Sentences

She told a story about losing her pet parrot, Kiwi, a blue-crowned conure, when it flew away a few years ago.

From New York Times

Unfortunately, the parakeets found some dangerous escape routes, so Ms. Giles rehomed them and brought in Bonnie, a larger green-cheeked conure parakeet.

From New York Times

Willoughby police say a baby pineapple green-cheek conure was stolen about noon Saturday from an area pet store. Cleveland.com reports the baby bird must be hand fed or it will die.

From Seattle Times

Police say the three men distracted the clerk at the pet store, while the fourth man took the conure.

From Seattle Times

Willoughby police say a baby pineapple green-cheek conure was stolen about noon Saturday from an area pet store. Cleveland.com reports the baby bird must be hand fed or it will die.

From Washington Times