kookaburra
Definition
- Noun:
- A large Australian kingfisher with a distinctive loud call: A "kookaburra" is a type of bird native to Australia and New Guinea, known for its brown and white plumage and its famous vocalization that resembles loud, human-like laughter.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The sound of a kookaburra echoed through the bush at dawn.
- We saw a kookaburra perched on a branch, watching for prey.
Advanced Usage
- "Laughing kookaburra": The most common and well-known species (), famous for its call.
- The laughing kookaburra's call is often used in movie soundtracks to signify a jungle or remote area.
Variants and Related Words
- Kingfisher (n): The family of birds to which the kookaburra belongs.
- Like other kingfishers, the kookaburra has a large head and a long, pointed bill.
Synonyms
- Laughing jackass: An informal, older name for the kookaburra, referring to its call.
- Giant kingfisher: A descriptive term highlighting its size relative to other kingfishers.
Noun
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Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry
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