noun
kaka
KAH-kuh
Kaka (noun) means a forest-dwelling parrot native to New Zealand, known for its olive-brown feathers and loud, raspy call. Example: “Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the kaka back from near extinction.”
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A forest-dwelling parrot native to New Zealand, known for its olive-brown feathers and loud, raspy call.
"Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the kaka back from near extinction."
How to use kaka
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA native New Zealand parrot related to the kea.
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Word forms
- Plural
- kakas
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Etymology
Borrowed from the Māori word kākā, the native name for the bird.
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What does “kaka” mean?
The word “kaka” means a forest-dwelling parrot native to New Zealand, known for its olive-brown feathers and loud, raspy call. In plain terms, a native New Zealand parrot related to the kea.
How do you pronounce “kaka”?
“Kaka” is pronounced KAH-kuh (/ˈkɑːkə/ in IPA).
How do you use “kaka” in a sentence?
Here is “kaka” used in a sentence: “Conservationists have worked for decades to bring the kaka back from near extinction.”
What part of speech is “kaka”?
“Kaka” is a noun.
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