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hammerkop
Hammerkop (noun) means a southern African bird, Scopus umbretta, in the Scopidae family and related to herons.
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A southern African bird, Scopus umbretta, in the Scopidae family and related to herons.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Afrikaans hamerkop, itself formed from hamer ("hammer") and kop ("head").
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What is the meaning of hammerkop?
"hammerkop" (noun) means a southern African bird, Scopus umbretta, in the Scopidae family and related to herons.
What is another word for hammerkop?
Other words for "hammerkop" include hammerhead.
