cuculus

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Noun cuculus has 1 sense

Cuculus, genus Cuculus - type genus of the Cuculidae
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Cuculidae, family Cuculidae
--₁ has members: European cuckoo, Cuculus canorus

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Cuculus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: 1. A genus of birds in the family Cuculidae, which includes the common cuckoo.

Sample Sentence: The cuculus is known for its unique behavior of laying eggs in the nests of other bird species.

Sense: 2. (Popular) A cuckoo clock.

Sample Sentence: The cuculus on the wall struck twelve, indicating it was noon.

Sense: 3. (Local) Slang term used to indicate a person who is acting eccentrically or unpredictably.

Sample Sentence: Dave, known for his erratic behavior, is often referred to as a cuculus by his friends.

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