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Word: Cockatoo
Speech Type: Noun
mid 17th century: from Dutch kaketoe, from Malay kakatua, the spelling influenced by cock. cockatoo (sense 2 of the noun, date from the 19th century
ˌkɒkəˈtuː
a parrot with an erectile crest, found in Australia, eastern Indonesia, and neighbouring islands.
Short Definition:parrot with erectile crest, found in Australia, eastern Indonesia
a small-scale farmer.
Short Definition:small-scale farmer
a lookout posted by those engaged in illegal activity
Short Definition:lookout posted by those engaged in illegal activity
Examples:- he is alleged to act as cockatoo during these meetings
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