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The two-note vocalisation made by the male of the common cuckoo, or imitation of this…The two-note vocalisation made by the male of the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), or imitation of this by a cuckoo clock.
/ˈkuku/
Meaning
5 sensesThe two-note vocalisation made by the male of the common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), or imitation of this by a cuckoo clock.
The repeated vocalisation of various other birds, such as doves.
A loving or affectionate murmuration.
(uncountable)A dish made from mashed okra and cornmeal.
(obsolete)A cuckoo.
ку-куku-ku
Translations
2 languagesРусский
sound made by the cuckoo:
Origin
Imitative of the bird's song. Ulitmately from various west African languages, as Yoruba kImitative of the bird's song.
Ulitmately from various west African languages, as Yoruba kuuku (“corn dumpling”) and Akan kukú.
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