ˈkäkəˌtü, ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ noun
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Etymology: modification (influenced by cock ) (I) of Dutch kaketoe, from Malay kakatua, kakak-tua, from kakak elder sibling + tua old
1. : any of numerous large noisy chiefly Australasian parrots especially of the genus Kakatoe that are often kept as cage birds, many (as the pink cockatoo) having large erectile crests and most (as the sulphur-crested cockatoo) having basically white plumage more or less tinged or marked with red, orange, or yellow — see great black cockatoo
2. : cocky III 1
3. slang Australia : a lookout or sentinel (as one that warns criminals of approaching police)
4. : a light yellow that is greener, less strong, and slightly lighter than average maize and greener, less strong, and very slightly darker than jasmine
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