cuculus canorus

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Noun cuculus canorus has 1 sense

European cuckoo, Cuculus canorus - common European cuckoo having a distinctive two-note call; lays eggs in the nests of other birds
--₁ is a kind of cuckoo
--₁ is a member of Cuculus, genus Cuculus

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Cuculus canorus

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A species of bird from the cuckoo family, known for its distinctive call and behavior, which includes laying eggs in the nests of other bird species for them to raise.

Usage: The cuculus canorus is a migratory bird that spends the summer in Europe.

Sample Sentence: The cuculus canorus is a master of deception, tricking other bird species into raising its young.

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