cuckoo shrike

cuck·oo shrike

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-koo, koo k-oo shrahyk]
- /ˈku ku, ˈkʊk u ʃraɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koo-koo, koo k-oo shrahyk]
- /ˈku ku, ˈkʊk u ʃraɪk/

Definitions of cuckoo shrike words

noun cuckoo shrike any Old World tropical songbird of the family Campephagidae, typically having a strong notched bill, long rounded tail, and pointed wings 3
noun cuckoo shrike any of numerous Old World passerine birds of the family Campephagidae, certain species of which superficially resemble cuckoos and have hooked bills like shrikes. 1

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cuckoo shrike popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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