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Meaning of "kookaburra" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KOOKABURRA

From a native Australian language.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KOOKABURRA

kookaburra  [ˈkʊkəˌbʌrə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KOOKABURRA

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Kookaburra is a noun.
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WHAT DOES KOOKABURRA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Kookaburra

Kookaburras are terrestrial tree kingfishers native to Australia and New Guinea, which grow to between 28–42 cm in length. The name is a loanword from Wiradjuri guuguubarra, onomatopoeic of its call. The single member of the genus Clytoceyx is commonly referred to as the Shovel-billed Kookaburra. The kookaburra's loud call sounds like echoing human laughter. Kookaburras are not closely associated with water. They are found in habitats ranging from humid forest to arid savanna, as well as in suburban areas with tall trees or near running water.

Definition of kookaburra in the English dictionary

The definition of kookaburra in the dictionary is Also called: laughing jackass. a large arboreal Australian kingfisher, Dacelo novaeguineae, with a cackling cry. Other definition of kookaburra is Also called: blue-winged kookaburra. a related smaller bird D. Leachii, of tropical Australia and New Guinea.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KOOKABURRA


borough
ˈbʌrə
brugh
ˈbʌrə
burgh
ˈbʌrə
Burra
bʌrə
demurrer
dɪˈmʌrə
durra
ˈdʌrə
goburra
ɡəˈbʌrə
gurrah
ˈɡʌrə
headborough
ˈhedbʌrə
interborough
ˌɪntəˈbʌrə
Kara
ˈkʌrə
murra
ˈmʌrə
murragh
ˈmʌrə
saburra
səˈbʌrə
thorough
ˈθʌrə
unthorough
ʌnˈθʌrə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KOOKABURRA

kongoni
Kongur Shan
Konia
konimeter
konini
koniology
koniscope
Konstanz
Konya
koodoo
kook
kookie
kookier
kookiest
kooky
Koolhaas
Kooning
koori

WORDS THAT END LIKE KOOKABURRA

Andorra
barra
blue-winged kookaburra
Camorra
Canberra
Illawarra
marra
mojarra
Navarra
orra
parra
Principat d´Andorra
serra
sierra
surra
terra
verra
viverra
wirra
zamarra

Synonyms and antonyms of kookaburra in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «kookaburra» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KOOKABURRA

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The translations of kookaburra from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «kookaburra» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

呆瓜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

kookaburra
570 millions of speakers

English

kookaburra
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Kookaburra
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

كوكابورا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кукабурра
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

kookaburra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

কুকাবুরা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

kookaburra
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kookaburra
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

kookaburra
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ワライカワセミ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

물총새
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kookaburra
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chim bói cá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூக்கபூரா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कुकाबुर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ahmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

kookaburra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Kookaburra
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кукабурра
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Kookaburra
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

kookaburra
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

kookaburra
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

kookaburran
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kookaburra
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of kookaburra

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KOOKABURRA»

The term «kookaburra» is regularly used and occupies the 61.736 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KOOKABURRA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about kookaburra

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KOOKABURRA»

Discover the use of kookaburra in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to kookaburra and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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I See a Kookaburra!: Discovering Animal Habitats Around the ...
Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!
Steve Jenkins, Robin Page, 2005
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Kookaburra: King of the Bush
Kookaburra: King of the Bush provides a complete overview of kookaburras and their unique place in Australian culture and natural history.
Sarah Legge, 2004
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2014 Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date
Ruler: Elizabeth II Subject: Kookaburra 20th Anniversary Obv: Head right Rev: Kookaburra pair on branch left Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 2009 P20 Proof 10,000 Value: 47.00 KM# 1294 DOLLAR 31.1050 g., 0.9990 Silver 0.9990 oz. ASW ...
George S. Cuhaj, 2013
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Kookaburra
Written in a style simple enough for younger children, but containing a wealth of facts, these books will aid in shaping a positive view of wildlife and the world.For children who wish to learn about exotic animals, and who want to gain a ...
Pauline Reilly, 1995
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Kookaburra
Shows the kookaburra in its natural surroundings and describes its life and struggles for survival.
Vincent Serventy, 1985
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Kookaburra
As the animals of the bush are awakened by the laughing Kookaburra bird, they discover a family on a camping trip. Hidden pictures of Australian animals are a unique part of this book.
Lynn Salem, Josie Stewart, 2004
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Colin the Cranky Kookaburra
A unique and iconic part of Australian bush life, kookaburras are famous for their loud, laughing call, echoing across the countryside.
Murray Forbes, 2009
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2013 Standard Catalog of World Coins - 1901-2000
Ruler: Elizabeth II Obv: Crowned head right Rev: Kookaburra on branch left, within circle Edge: Segmented reeding Date Mintage F VF XF Unc BU 1999 Proof — — — — — — 2000(1999) — — — — — 75.00 KM# 417.3 2 DOLLARS 62.8500 ...
George S. Cuhaj, Thomas Michael, 2012
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Kookaburra School
Children's picture storybook, telling the story of Kookaburra School, where kookaburra fledglings learn skills from a Wise Old Bird and how to share their territory with other animals.
Jill Morris, 2002
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Cheeky Kookaburra
The series is typeset in Beginner's Alphabet font and is ideal for beginning and emergent readers.
Rebecca Johnson, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KOOKABURRA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term kookaburra is used in the context of the following news items.
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Ashes 2015: Alastair Cook's show of rare emotion is poignant for …
Never fear, here comes Captain Cool to the rescue: effortlessly keeping Kookaburra balls dry and headline-writers in business. And in a way, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
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My Place: Heaven is a walk down a Riversdale Golf Club fairway
An easy breeze, a shadowed target, a kookaburra laugh, the occasional scurrying fox, a wattle bird warble, an invigorating chill or the smell of a ... «The Age, Jul 15»
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Laughing kookaburra among birds in decline: study
SYDNEY -- Populations of some of Australia's iconic birds — including the laughing kookaburra, magpie and willie wagtail — are in decline in ... «China Post, Jul 15»
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On the job: Jacquelynn Schmalzried, zookeeper and education curator
A Laughing Kookaburra from Australia for instance once bit through both the sleeves of her long-sleeve shirt and her sweatshirt. "I calmly ... «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»
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Australia: Kookaburra, Magpie And Willie Wagtails Are Dwindling In …
The number of some of Australia's iconic birds, which includes the kookaburra, magpie and the willie wagtail, is on the decline, according to a ... «Headlines & Global News, Jul 15»
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Threatened species need funding boost: WWF
Birdlife Australia says its 2015 Australian birds report shows dwindling numbers of some common birds, like the willy wagtail, kookaburra and ... «Echonetdaily, Jul 15»
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World Briefs: Nazi death camp accountant jailed
SYDNEY • Populations of some of Australia's iconic birds - including the kookaburra, magpie and willie wagtail - are in decline in parts of the ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
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Kookaburra decline no laughing matter
A NEW report on the state of Australia's native bird populations laments the decline of the laughing kookaburra in many parts of the nation. «Perth Now, Jul 15»
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Sightings of Australia's common birds are on the decline, study finds
... recorded are the laughing kookaburra, magpie and willie wagtail. ... 1999 the odds of seeing a laughing kookaburra have almost halved, ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
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Lemurs, meerkats and kookaburras among the new arrivals at zoo …
This year's new additions include a baby black lemur, four meerkats, kookaburra twins and three cheeky lovebirds. Two new funky monkeys will also make the ... «The Argus, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Kookaburra [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/kookaburra>. Apr 2024 ».
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