Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large Australian kingfisher with a distinctive loud cackling call: "Dacelo gigas" refers to a specific species of bird, known for its size and its cry that resembles raucous laughter.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The laughing call of the dacelo gigas echoed through the bush.
  • We spotted a dacelo gigas perched on a branch over the creek.

Advanced Usage

• Scientific/Formal Context: The term "Dacelo gigas" is primarily used in ornithological, zoological, or formal descriptive contexts to refer to this specific bird species.
  • The study focused on the nesting habits of Dacelo gigas.

Variants and Related Words

• Kookaburra (n): This is the common name for birds of the genus , including (the Laughing Kookaburra).
  • The kookaburra is a well-known symbol of the Australian bush.
• Laughing Kookaburra (n): The full common name for .
  • The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest species of kingfisher.

Synonyms

• Laughing Kookaburra: The standard common name.
• Giant Kingfisher (descriptive): A descriptive synonym highlighting its size among kingfishers.

Noun

1. Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry