ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a bird ( Geococcyx californianus ) of largely terrestrial habits that resembles a cuckoo and is noted for running with great speed and that ranges from California to Mexico and eastward to Texas — called also chaparral bird
2. : a Mexican bird ( Geococcyx velox ) similar and closely related to the roadrunner
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