morepork
What is the opposite of morepork? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Noun — A small brown owl native to New Zealand and Tasmania, also known as the Tasmanian spotted owl.
How to use morepork
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hear a morepork
a morepork's call
morepork owl
The bird sense is neutral, but the insult sense is informal and can cause offence.
Etymology
The word imitates the sound of the owl's own call.
Full origin of morepork →Frequently asked questions
What is a morepork?
It is a small brown owl native to New Zealand and Tasmania, named after the sound of its call.
Is morepork the same as mopoke?
Yes, mopoke is used in Australia for the same bird.
Is morepork ever used as an insult?
Yes, in Australia and New Zealand it can be used informally to describe someone seen as foolish or slow.
