kuku

/ kuːkuː /

noun

1. another name for New Zealand pigeon
2. a mussel

Word History and Origins

Origin of kuku¹

Māori

Example Sentences

“Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad,” by Damilare Kuku, a collection of short stories, presents a bewitching and revelatory portrait of Lagos.

From New York Times

The image of the proud Kuku Yalanji woman - who created one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments - was later projected on its sails in 2020 to celebrate the anniversary of her historic victory.

From BBC

There might also be kashk-o bademjan, a rich eggplant dip, deep-green kuku sabzi, herbed rice, crunchy tahdig and baklava.

From Washington Post

Words and phrases are modified in order to make their multiplication tables, called kuku, easier to learn.

From Literature

Around 400 years ago they were changed so that the kuku now begins, “One one is one.”

From Literature