raphus cucullatus

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Noun raphus cucullatus has 1 sense

dodo, Raphus cucullatus - extinct heavy flightless bird of Mauritius related to pigeons
--₁ is a kind of columbiform bird
--₁ is a member of Raphus, genus Raphus

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Raphus Cucullatus

Description

Raphus cucullatus is a now-extinct flightless bird species commonly known as the dodo. It was native to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

Senses and Usages

Sense: Noun (Biology)

A large, flightless bird from Mauritius in the family Columbidae.

Example Sentence:

The raphus cucullatus had a plump body, short wings, and a long beak.
Sense: Noun (Local)

A term used colloquially on the island of Mauritius to refer to an old-fashioned or outdated person or thing.

Example Sentence:

He still uses a tape recorder to listen to music - he's such a raphus cucullatus!

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