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condor Definition

con·dor (kän′dər, -dôr; for 3, Sp kō̂n′dō̂r′)

noun

  1. a very large vulture (Vultur gryphus) of the South American Andes, with black plumage, bare head and neck, and a ruff of downy white feathers at the base of the neck
  2. a similar vulture (Gymnogyps californianus) of the mountains of S Calif.: it is an endangered species
  3. pl. con·do′·reskō̂n dō̂′res any of various South American coins stamped with the figure of a condor

Etymology: Sp cóndor < Quechuan cuntur

condor Finance Definition
A complex option spread that has two short options with different strike prices. The spread can be expensive to initiate because of the large number of contracts and resulting commissions.
condor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • see: There is a good chance of seeing the Andean condor, the world's largest flying bird.
  • soar: We'll keep a constant eye on the distant peaks for soaring Andean Condors that are regularly seen here.
  • watch: It is a designated nature reserve and we watched condors flying overhead.
  • include: This gave fine views of the peaks surrounding us, including a condor 's eye view of the faces of Colque Cruz itself.
  • rule: This ruled Condor out of the racing for the day.

Adjective modifier

  • Andean: The first bird to appear was a fine immature Andean Condor which soared over the local peak.
  • more: Hopefully the cooler weather will attract more condors to Fragua Chica.
  • magnificent: As we emerged from the museum two magnificent Andean Condors circled overhead.
  • huge: The Colca Canyon offers one of the best opportunities to see the huge Andean Condor, and the scenery is breathtaking.
  • first: We may even see our first Andean Condors of the tour today.
  • several: Several other Condors were seen in this area, but were a little more distant.

Modifies a noun

  • ferry: Condor Ferries - packages prices from the Channel Islands are available on request.
  • pool: The condor pool is now up to 199 hosts.
  • job: The job is now submitted to the local condor pool like any other condor job.