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dodo.

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdəʊdəʊ/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdoʊˌdoʊ/General-American
  1. A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

  2. A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

    figuratively
  3. A hole in one.

Where this word comes from

Uncertain. Perhaps from obsolete Portuguese doudo (“fool, simpleton, silly, stupid”) or Dutch dodaars. First attested in the 17th century.

noun
  1. Fried plantain.

    Nigeria · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Yoruba dòdò (“fried plantain”).

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