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Rara Avis

Rara avis is a Latin term that means "a rare bird" in English. It is commonly used metaphorically to describe someone or something that is unique, unusual, or one of a kind.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: A unique or rare bird

Example sentence: The Amazon rainforest is home to countless rara avis species, unseen anywhere else in the world.

Sense 2: Something or someone that is rare or exceptional

Example sentence: Her ability to solve complex mathematical problems at lightning speed makes her a true rara avis in the field of mathematics.

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