morepork
2 synonyms for morepork, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A small brown owl native to New Zealand and Tasmania, also known as the Tasmanian spotted owl.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
mopoke
ruru
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.
