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Dodo

British pronunciation/dˈə‌ʊdə‌ʊ/
American pronunciation/ˈdoʊdoʊ/
Dodo
[NOUN]
1

a flightless bird native to Mauritius, characterized by its large size, stout body, and inability to fly, extinct in the 17th century

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dodo definition and meaning

What was a "dodo?

A dodo was a unique and fascinating bird that once inhabited the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Standing about a meter tall and weighing around 20 kilograms, it had a large, bulky body, short wings, and a distinctive hooked beak. The dodo was flightless and had no natural predators, which contributed to its lack of fear towards humans. Unfortunately, due to human activities such as hunting and habitat destruction, the dodo became extinct in the late 17th century, making it a symbol of the devastating impact of human interference on vulnerable species. Today, the dodo remains an iconic and enigmatic creature, serving as a reminder of the importance of conservation and preserving our natural heritage.

2

someone whose style is out of fashion

synonyms : fogey
fogy
fossil
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Examples
1The old captain was dead as a dodo.
2But this bird was as dead as a dodo.
3Dodo: The race is over!
4"Who would kill a dodo?"
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