What does «ara» mean in Spanish?

Altar where sacrifices or religious rites are offered.
Consecrated altar stone.
(en aras de...) In honor of.
(acogerse uno a las aras) To take refuge or asylum.
(acogerse uno a las aras) Southern constellation located below the Scorpion.
(acogerse uno a las aras) Another common name for the macaw, parrot, parakeet and other similar birds.

♦ Used in: Bolivia - Dominican Republic - Mexico - Paraguay
(acogerse uno a las aras) Young girl.

♦ Used in: Nicaragua
(ARA) Armada de la República Argentina, naval branch of the Argentine Armed Forces.