transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈdō-(ˌ)dō ]
noun
( plural dodoes or dodos )
Etymology: Portuguese doudo, from doudo silly, stupid
Date: 1628
1.
a. : an extinct heavy flightless bird ( Raphus cucullatus syn. Didus ineptus of the family Raphidae) of the island of Mauritius that was larger than a turkey and was related to the pigeon
b. : an extinct flightless bird ( Raphus solitarius ) of the island of Réunion similar to and closely related to the dodo
2.
a. : one hopelessly behind the times
b. : a stupid person
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dodo 1a
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