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rara avis

[ rair-uh ey-vis; Latin rah-rah ah-wis ]

noun

plural rarae aves
  1. a rare person or thing; rarity.


rara avis

/ ˈrɛərə ˈeɪvɪs /

noun

  1. an unusual, uncommon, or exceptional person or thing
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rara avis1

First recorded in 1600–10, rara avis is from Latin rÄra avis “rare birdâ€
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rara avis1

Latin: rare bird
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Murray was a rara avis in a country that makes the one-of-a-kind either hero or pariah — he became a little of both.

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"I have very little respect for politicians of any persuasion, but Margaret is that rara avis, a dedicated, honest and committed representative of the people of Hong Kong," Sarony wrote.

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Out of the box, “Sesame Street†was a rara avis: a mass-market hit on public TV, a kids’ show with sophistication and a wild countercultural energy.

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Wickersham, whose full head of silver hair, mustache, and chiseled good looks made him resemble a misplaced Marlboro man, was a rara avis even by Sing Sing standards.

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Which is all to say that even if you haven’t heard of her, she is that rara avis of Hollywood: a working actor.

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