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单词 mopoke
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Definition of mopoke in English:

mopoke

noun ˈməʊpəʊk
Australian
  • 1

    another term for boobook
    Example sentencesExamples
    • OK, they're actually called Boobook Owls, but all right-minded people call them mopokes due to their call.
    • The sun suddenly sinks, and the mopokes burst out into horrible peels of semi human laughter.
    • Multiple species windbreaks can be a habitat for owls, mopokes and other predatory birds which will eat the rats, mice and other vermin that cause havoc within an orchard.
    1. 1.1 A tawny frogmouth.
      冠裸鼻鸱(见FROGMOUTH )
      See frogmouth
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The large tawny frogmouth, or mopoke, is found in most of Australia and in Tasmania.

Origin

Early 19th century: imitative of the bird's cry.

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