kakapo

ka·ka·po

K k

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kah-kuh-poh]
- /ˌkɑ kəˈpoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kah-kuh-poh]
- /ˌkɑ kəˈpoʊ/

Definitions of kakapo word

noun plural kakapo a large, almost flightless nocturnal parrot, Strigops habroptilus, of New Zealand: an endangered species. 1
noun kakapo A large flightless New Zealand parrot with greenish plumage. Now endangered, it is nocturnal and ground -dwelling. 1
noun kakapo a ground-living nocturnal parrot, Strigops habroptilus, of New Zealand, resembling an owl 0
noun kakapo a rare, owl-like, burrowing parrot (Strigops habroptilus) of New Zealand having a green body with brown and yellow markings 0

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Origin of kakapo

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Maori kākāpō (kākā kaka + pō night)

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kakapo popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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