condor
noun/ˈkɑndər/
Frequency rank: #13,548 most common English word
Meaning
a very large vulture found in the Americas, known for its huge wingspan and soaring flight.
Example sentence
We were lucky enough to spot condor gliding over the Andes mountains during our hike.
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