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English
Etymology
Calque of Latin rāra avis.
Noun
rare bird (plural rare birds)
- An unusual or exceptional person or thing.
- Synonym: rara avis
1977, “106 Beats That”, in Pink Flag, performed by Wire:Finds it more physical, that's an important word / Always seen first then heard / Such a rare bird
2010 October 14, “Coming back to bite him”, in The Economist:This makes him a rare bird, for most Democrats running for re-election are staying mum or apologising for their votes for reform.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rare, bird.
Translations
unusual or exceptional person or thing
— see rara avisSee also