n., pl., ra·ra a·vis·es, or ra·rae a·ves (râr'ē ā'vēz).
A rare or unique person or thing.
[Latin rāra avis : rāra, feminine of rārus, rare + avis, bird.]
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rara avis
American Heritage Dictionary:
ra·ra a·vis |
n., pl., ra·ra a·vis·es, or ra·rae a·ves (râr'ē ā'vēz).
A rare or unique person or thing.
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rara avis |
a rare bird
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