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Definition of koel

koel

/ˈkoʊ.əl/
ko · el
Plural:koels
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koel Lexical Profile

koel Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several large, long-tailed cuckoos of the genus Eudynamys, native to Asia and Australasia, noted for their brood parasitic behavior and the loud, distinctive two-note call of the males.

Example

"During our ornithology field trip in Queensland, we often heard the distinct, echoing call of the eastern koel resounding through the rainforest canopy."

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• Rhymes for koel

• Nearby Words

koala
kobe
kobuk
koel
koelreuteria
kohl
kohleria

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi 'koyal', which derives from the Sanskrit 'kokila', an onomatopoeic word imitating the bird's distinctive, echoing 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 Koel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koel
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