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Dodo

/ˈdəʊdəʊ/

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

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📖 Definitions of "Dodo"

noun

1
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
2
A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.
"As dead as a dodo."

🔄 Synonyms of "Dodo"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
dotardnoun	(archaic) An old person with impaired intellect; a senile person; one in their dotage.
fogynoun	(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
fogeynoun	A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
fossilnoun	The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
raphus cucullatusnoun	extinct heavy flightless bird of mauritius related to pigeons

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Dodo"

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Word	Definition
fossilnoun	The mineralized remains of an animal or plant.
fogynoun	(US, military, dated, slang) Extra pay granted to officers for length of service.
dotardnoun	(archaic) An old person with impaired intellect; a senile person; one in their dotage.
fogeynoun	A dull person (especially an old man) who is behind the times, holding antiquated, over-conservative views.
raphus cucullatusnoun	extinct heavy flightless bird of mauritius related to pigeons
lullabynoun	A cradlesong, a soothing song to calm children or lull them to sleep.
bednoun	(countable) A piece of furniture, usually flat and soft, on which to rest or sleep.
twinklenoun	A sparkle or glimmer of light.
napnoun	A short period of sleep, especially one during the day.
sleepnoun	(uncountable) The state of reduced consciousness during which a human or animal rests in a daily rhythm.
nincompoopnoun	(derogatory) A foolish or silly person.
dumbbellnoun	A weight training implement consisting of a short bar with weight counterpoised on each end.
dodo birdnoun	Synonym of dodo.
drontenoun	(archaic) The dodo (†Raphus cucullatus).
little dodonoun	The tooth-billed pigeon, Didunculus strigirostris.
turtle dovenoun	A lover or couple as a pair.
cuckoo dovenoun	Alternative spelling of cuckoo-dove. [Any of several species of bird in the genera Macropygia, Reinwardtoena and Turacoena of the pigeon family.]
fruit dovenoun	Any bird of the genus Ptilinopus, in the pigeon and dove family Columbidae.
ringdovenoun	the wood pigeon
toothbillnoun	The tooth-billed pigeon (Didunculus strigiostris), a fruit-eating pigeon native to the Samoan Islands, somewhat resembling the extinct dodo.