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hadada

Syllabification: (ha·da·da)
Pronunciation: /ˈhädəˌdä/
(also hadada ibis)
Definition of hadada

noun

  • a large gray-brown African ibis with iridescent patches on the wings and a loud, harsh call.
    • Bostrychia (or Hagedashia) hagedash, family Threskiornithidae

Origin:

late 18th century: imitative of its call

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