Dodo: meaning, definitions and examples

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dodo

 

[ หˆdoสŠ.doสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

extinct bird

The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius. It became extinct in the late 17th century due to overhunting and habitat destruction. The dodo is often used as a symbol of extinction and human impact on the environment.

Synonyms

dodo bird.

Examples of usage

  • The dodo is often cited in discussions about conservation.
  • Many people are fascinated by the story of the dodo's extinction.
  • The dodo's extinction serves as a cautionary tale for modern conservation efforts.

Translations

Translations of the word "dodo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‹เคกเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dodo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒผใƒ‰ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dodo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dodo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฏูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dodo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธกๆธก้ธŸ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพะดะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dodo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dodo

Etymology

The word 'dodo' comes from the Portuguese term 'doudo', meaning 'fool' or 'crazy', which reflects the bird's lack of fear of humans. The dodo was first documented by European sailors in the late 1500s and quickly became a subject of curiosity. As a flightless bird, it evolved without natural predators, making it vulnerable to human activity. Within a century of its discovery, the dodo was extinct, leading to broader discussions about the impact of human colonization and environmental change on species survival. The legacy of the dodo continues to influence conservation efforts and serves as a reminder of the fragility of ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,670 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.