Hoopoe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhupu/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hoopoe is a noun meaning Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.
Meaning
Any Old World bird of genus Upupa, especially Upupa epops (Eurasian hoopoe), known for its distinctive plumage, fanlike crest, and slender bill.
Example Sentences
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Word Forms
- hoopoes
Synonyms for hoopoe
Depending on context, synonyms include hoopoo.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hoopoo, upupa, hoop, upupid, woodhoopoe, hooper.
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