COCKATOO


Meaning of COCKATOO in English

n. 1 any of several parrots of the family Cacatuinae, having powerful beaks and erectile crests. 2 Austral. & NZ colloq. a small farmer.

[ Du. kaketoe f. Malay kakatua, assim. to COCK(1) ]

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