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Definition of kokako

kokako

/koʊˈkɑːkoʊ/
ko · ka · ko
Plural:kokako
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• noun

1

New Zealand A large, bluish-grey forest bird belonging to the wattlebird family, endemic to New Zealand, noted for its rich, haunting song, weak flying ability, and distinctive fleshy wattles hanging at the base of its bill.

Example

"Conservationists set out pest-control traps in the dense podocarp forest to protect the endangered North Island kokako from introduced predators."

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• Rhymes for kokako

• Nearby Words

kohleria
kohlrabi
koi
kokako
kokanee
koksoak
kola

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English directly from the Māori word 'kōkako'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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