California condor

noun
Cal·​i·​for·​nia condor | \ ˌka-lə-ˈfȯr-nyə- How to pronounce California condor (audio) \

Definition of California condor

: a large nearly extinct vulture (Gymnogyps californianus) found most recently in the mountains of southern California that is related to the condor of South America

Illustration of California condor

Illustration of california condor

California condor

First Known Use of California condor

1853, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for California condor

California, state of U.S.

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