Cuckoo

usgb/ˈkʊkuː/
noun

A type of bird known for its distinctive call, which sounds like its name.

I heard a cuckoo in the distance this morning.
Visual representation of "cuckoo" - A type of bird known for its distinctive call, which sounds like its name.

Often appears as...

  • cuckoo call
  • cuckoo song
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Bird Call Onomatopoeia

The word 'cuckoo' mimics the sound the bird makes, known as onomatopoeia.

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The cuckoo's call echoes 'cuckoo' in the spring woods.
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Seasonal Reference

'Cuckoo' can signify the arrival of spring or change of season in poetry and literature.

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Poems about spring often mention the cuckoo's song.
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