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cockatoo

cock·a·too [ kókə t ] (plural cock·a·toos)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. Australasian parrot: a parrot with a prominent crest, often with white or light-colored feathers. Native to: Australia, New Guinea, South and Southeast Asia.  Family Cacatuidae.

2. Australia small-scale farmer: a farmer, especially one with a small farm

[Mid-17th century. Via Dutch kaketoe< Malay kakatua; influenced by cock]
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