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Definition of kagu

kagu

/ˈkɑːɡuː/
ka · gu
Plural:kagus
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kagu Lexical Profile

kagu Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A nearly flightless, bluish-grey bird with a prominent crest and long reddish legs, endemic to the dense mountain forests of New Caledonia and the only surviving member of its taxonomic family.

Example

"Conservationists are working tirelessly to protect the endangered kagu from introduced predators in its native New Caledonian habitat."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into French and subsequently English from a native New Caledonian (Kanak) language, likely originally as an onomatopoeic representation of the bird's distinctive, barking call.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kagu. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kagu
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