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cuckoo
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ˈkuku/cu·co
Definition
1A bird of the family Cuculidae, known for its distinctive call and for parasitizing the nests of other birds.
Usage examples
“We heard the cuckoo calling in the forest.”
“The cuckoo lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.”
Common combinations
cuckoo clockcuckoo's call