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Wiedehopf

hoopoe

noun VEE-de-hopf Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Origin: imitative of its call

Usage Note

Wiedehopf (Upupa epops) is an unmistakeable bird with a fan-like crest and 'hoop-hoop-hoop' call; a rare but increasing summer visitor to warm southern Germany. Its name imitates its call.

Examples

"Ein Wiedehopf rief aus dem alten Obstgarten."

Natural Translation

A hoopoe called from the old orchard.

Literal Translation

A hoopoe called from the old fruit-garden.

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