Any of several crested Old World birds with a slender downward-curved bill.
Sinônimos
Examples for "hoopoe"
Examples for "hoopoe"
1The hoopoe had flown out through the hall to the open air.
2On one occasion the hoopoe (39) was missed from among the birds.
3The hoopoe resembles the peacock inasmuch as both have crests.
4From the branch of a near tree the hoopoe startled him and made him color.
5Meanwhile the hoopoe, with a triumphant note, flew off towards the house to tell the news.
1At her approach a hoopoo rose and flew away above the trees.