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1. (n.) dodo
a large, extinct, flightless bird, Raphus cucullatus, of the pigeon family, formerly inhabiting Mauritius.
2. dodo
Slang. a dull-witted, slow-reacting person.
Etymology: (1620–30; < Pg doudo, fool, madman)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dodo, fogy, fogey, fossil
someone whose style is out of fashion
2. (noun) dodo, Raphus cucullatus
extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) dodo
a large, extinct bird (Didus ineptus), formerly inhabiting the Island of Mauritius. It had short, half-fledged wings, like those of the ostrich, and a short neck and legs; -- called also dronte. It was related to the pigeons
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. dodo
an ungainly bird larger than a turkey, with short scaly legs, a big head and bill, short wings and tail, and a greyish down plumage, now extinct, though it is known to have existed in the Mauritius some 200 years ago.
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