Swahili
hudhud
HOO-dhood
How to say it
SwahilihudhudHOO-dhoodsoon
Englishhoopoesoon
Frenchhuppesoon
Meaning
a hoopoe, a bird known for its crest and distinctive call.
Good to know
an ornithological term, borrowed from Arabic.
Examples
- Hudhud aliruka kutoka mtini hadi paani.The hoopoe flew from the fig tree to the roof.
- Je, umewahi kusikia mlio wa hudhud?Have you ever heard the call of a hoopoe?
- Hatukumwona hudhud shambani leo.We did not see a hoopoe in the field today.
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