cuckoo

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkʊk.uː/

Noun

countable uncountable slang alt-of alternative

Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), that has a characteristic two-note call.

Japanese Meaning

カッコウ：カッコウ科に属する鳥類。自分の卵を他の鳥の巣に産み付ける習性があり、特にカッコウ（Cuculus canorus）は特徴的な2音の鳴き声で知られる。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

カッコウはこっそりムシクイの巣に卵を産み、飛び去って他の鳥にヒナを育てさせた。

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Sense（1）

Any of various birds, of the family Cuculidae, famous for laying its eggs in the nests of other species; but especially a common cuckoo (Cuculus canorus), that has a characteristic two-note call.

He knows me, as the blind man knows the cuckoo, / By the bad voice.

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Sense（2）

The sound of that particular bird.

Sense（3）

The bird-shaped figure found in cuckoo clocks.

Sense（4）

The cuckoo clock itself.

Sense（5）

Sense（6）

(slang) Someone who is crazy.

Sense（7）

Alternative form of coo-coo (“Barbadian food”)

cuckoos

（ plural ）

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