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  A term used colloquially on the island of Mauritius to refer to an old-fashioned or outdated person or thing.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