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Upupa

Noun

(1) A genus of birds in the family Upupidae, commonly known as hoopoes, found in Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Example sentence: The upupa is known for its distinctive crown of feathers.

(2) A specific species of bird in the genus Upupa, Upupa epops, known as the Eurasian hoopoe.

Example sentence: I spotted an upupa epops in the garden today.

Adjective

(1) Pertaining to the hoopoe or characteristic of the hoopoe.

Example sentence: The upupa feathers were used to decorate the ceremonial attire.

Verb

(1) To imitate the sound or behavior of the hoopoe bird.

Example sentence: The child tried to upupa by flapping their arms like wings.

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