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(cuck-oo) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. a bird known for its distinctive call and behavior of laying eggs in other birds' nests.

Example Sentence

A cuckoo is a grayish European bird.

More Example Sentences

A cuckoo lays eggs in other nests.

Synonyms

bird; songbird

Antonyms

cat; sane person

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Rhymes

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