cockatoo
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Noun — A crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae, native mainly to Australia and Indonesia.
How to use cockatoo
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Dutch kaketoe, borrowed from Malay kakaktua; the English spelling was later shaped by the unrelated word "cock."
Full origin of cockatoo →Frequently asked questions
What does “cockatoo” mean?
The word “cockatoo” means a crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae, native mainly to Australia and Indonesia. In plain terms, a crested, often white or black, parrot found in Australia and nearby regions.
How do you use “cockatoo” in a sentence?
Here is “cockatoo” used in a sentence: “A flock of white cockatoos screeched from the treetops.”
What is another word for “cockatoo”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cockatoo” include cocky.
What part of speech is “cockatoo”?
“Cockatoo” is a noun.
Where does the word “cockatoo” come from?
The word “cockatoo” comes from Dutch. From Dutch kaketoe, borrowed from Malay kakaktua; the English spelling was later shaped by the unrelated word "cock.".