Coo: meaning, definitions and examples

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coo

 

[ kuː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird sound

The sound made by a dove or pigeon.

Synonyms

cooing, murmur, purr

Examples of usage

  • I woke up to the soothing coo of the doves outside my window.
  • The cooing of the pigeons filled the park with a peaceful melody.

Translations

Translations of the word "coo" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrulhar

🇮🇳 गुटरगूं करना

🇩🇪 gurren

🇮🇩 berkicau

🇺🇦 воркотати

🇵🇱 gruchać

🇯🇵 クークー鳴く

🇫🇷 roucouler

🇪🇸 arrullar

🇹🇷 guguklamak

🇰🇷 구구 울다

🇸🇦 يهدل

🇨🇿 vrkat

🇸🇰 vrkať

🇨🇳 咕咕叫

🇸🇮 gruliti

🇮🇸 kurra

🇰🇿 кулдырау

🇬🇪 ყივილი

🇦🇿 quruldamaq

🇲🇽 arrullar

Etymology

The word 'coo' is an onomatopoeic term that imitates the sound made by doves and pigeons. It dates back to the 17th century and is derived from the imitation of the sound itself. The gentle and melodious cooing of these birds has been appreciated by humans for centuries, inspiring poets and artists alike.

See also: cooing.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,769, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.