rara avis vs rare bird

rara avis

noun
  • A rare or unique, and thus outstanding or unusual, person or thing; a rare bird. 

  • A rare species or type of bird. 

rare bird

noun
  • An unusual or exceptional person or thing. 

  • Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rare, bird. 

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