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cockatoo

Cockatoo (noun) means a crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae, native mainly to Australia and Indonesia. Example: “A flock of white cockatoos screeched from the treetops.”

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A crested parrot of the family Cacatuidae, native mainly to Australia and Indonesia.
"A flock of white cockatoos screeched from the treetops."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA crested, often white or black, parrot found in Australia and nearby regions.

Common pairings
a sulphur-crested cockatoo a screeching cockatoo

Word forms

cockatoos plural

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Etymology

From Dutch kaketoe, borrowed from Malay kakaktua; the English spelling was later shaped by the unrelated word "cock."

Origin: Dutch

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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.".

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