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Cuckoo
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cuco, cuco-canoro
a medium-sized bird with a grayish-brown plumage that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds
Exemplos
The cuckoo's parasitic behavior often leads to conflict with other bird species, who defend their nests against intruders.
O comportamento parasitário do cuco frequentemente leva a conflitos com outras espécies de aves, que defendem seus ninhos contra intrusos.
02
a man who is foolish, incompetent, or mentally erratic
Exemplos
Only a cuckoo would attempt such a reckless stunt.
to cuckoo
01
to repeat monotonously, imitating the repetitive call of a cuckoo bird
Exemplos
She cuckooed the instructions to ensure clarity.
