urubu Meaning & Definition
/ˈjuɹubu/
What Does Urubu Mean?
As a noun, urubu means A New World vulture (a vulture from South America).
Urubu at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈjuɹubu/ |
| Plural | urubus |
Urubu Definition (Noun)
- A New World vulture (a vulture from South America).
Synonyms of Urubu
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Urubu synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
urubu (plural urubus)
Origin of Urubu
Borrowed from Brazilian Portuguese urubu, borrowed from Old Tupi urubu, from Proto-Tupi-Guarani *uruβu, from Proto-Tupian *urupˀu.