dodo
Значение (Английский)
- A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
- (figuratively) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
- A hole in one.
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Произносится как (IPA)
/ˈdəʊdəʊ/
Этимология (Английский)
Uncertain. Perhaps from obsolete Portuguese doudo (“fool, simpleton, silly, stupid”) or Dutch dodaars. First attested in the 17th century.
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