kook·a·bur·ra (k k  -bûr , -b r)n. A large kingfisher (Dacelo novaeguineae) of southern and eastern Australia, having brown and white plumage and a call resembling raucous laughter. Also called laughing jackass. [Wiradhuri (Aboriginal language of southeast Australia) gugubarra, of imitative origin.] |
kookaburra [ˈkʊkəˌbʌrə]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a large arboreal Australian kingfisher, Dacelo novaeguineae (or gigas), with a cackling cry Also called laughing jackass
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a related smaller bird D. Leachii, of tropical Australia and New Guinea Also called blue-winged kookaburra
[from a native Australian language]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  kookaburra - Australian kingfisher having a loud cackling crykingfisher - nonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill; usually crested and bright-colored; feed mostly on fish Dacelo, genus Dacelo - Australasian kingfishers |
Translations
kookaburra [ˈkʊkəˌbʌrə] N → kookaburra m
kookaburra
n → Rieseneisvogel m, → Lachender Hans
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