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Definition of woodhoopoe

woodhoopoe

/ˈwʊd.huː.puː/
wood · hoo · poe
Plural:woodhoopoes
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woodhoopoe Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of insectivorous African birds in the family Phoeniculidae, native to sub-Saharan woodlands and characterized by dark metallic plumage, a long, slender, decurved bill, and a stiff, graduated tail.

Example

"During our morning drive through the Kenyan reserve, we heard the chattering calls of a flock of green woodhoopoes foraging in the acacia trees."

• Nearby Words

woodenly
woodenness
woodgrain
woodhoopoe
woodinville
woodland
woodland hills

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'wood' and 'hoopoe', named for their similarity to true hoopoes and their primary habitat in wooded areas of sub-Saharan Africa. The word 'hoopoe' ultimately derives from the Latin 'upupa', an imitation of the bird's distinctive 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 Woodhoopoe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/woodhoopoe
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