hoopoe
1 synonym for hoopoe, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A bird of the genus Upupa, found in the Old World and best known for its striking plumage, fan-shaped crest and slender bill.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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hoopoo
How to use hoopoe
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Eurasian hoopoe
spot a hoopoe
hoopoe call
a pair of hoopoes
It is a neutral, everyday word for a bird, used in both general and scientific writing.
Etymology
Hoopoe is an altered form of the obsolete word hoopoop, which came from the earlier hoop. That in turn came from Middle and Old French huppe, from Latin upupa, a name that is imitative in origin.
Full origin of hoopoe →Frequently asked questions
What is a hoopoe?
A hoopoe is a bird of the genus Upupa, found in the Old World. It has a crest that fans out, a long thin bill and striking feathers.
How do you pronounce hoopoe?
Both HOO-poo and HOO-poh are heard in British and American English. Either way, the stress falls on the first syllable.
Where does the word hoopoe come from?
It comes from the earlier English hoop, which was borrowed from French huppe and ultimately from Latin upupa. The Latin name is thought to be imitative in origin.
