01 n. A bird belonging to Cuculus, Coccyzus, and several allied genera, of many species.
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A bird belonging to Cuculus, Coccyzus, and several allied genera, of many species.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Cuckoo clock —
a clock so constructed that at the time for striking it gives forth sounds resembling the cry of the cuckoo.
Cuckoo dove —
a long-tailed pigeon of the genus Macropygia. Many species inhabit the East Indies.
Cuckoo fish —
the European red gurnard (Trigla cuculus). The name probably alludes to the sound that it utters.
Cuckoo falcon —
any falcon of the genus Baza. The genus inhabits Africa and the East Indies.
Cuckoo maid —
the wryneck; -- called also cuckoo mate.
Cuckoo ray —
a British ray (Raia miraletus).
Cuckoo spit —
A frothy secretion found upon plants, exuded by the larvae of certain insects, for concealment; -- called also toad spittle and frog spit.
Ground cuckoo —
the chaparral cock.