Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koo-kuh l]
- /ˈku kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [koo-kuh l]
- /ˈku kəl/
Definitions of coucal word
- noun coucal any ground-living bird of the genus Centropus, of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, having long strong legs: family Cuculidae (cuckoos) 3
- noun coucal any of several Old World cuckoos of the genus Centropus, having harsh-textured plumage and a long, daggerlike hind claw. 1
- noun coucal An ungainly long- tailed Old World bird that is a large ground -dwelling member of the cuckoo family. 1
- noun coucal Any bird of the genus Centropus in the cuckoo family Cuculidae. 0
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Origin of coucal
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French, said to be equivalent to couc(ou) cuckoo + al(ouette) lark
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Parts of speech for Coucal
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coucal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
coucal usage trend in Literature
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