hoopoe

noun (a hoopoe, hoopoes)

«hoopoe» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A bird of Africa, Europe and Asia with pinkish-brown feathers, black-and-white striped wings, a long thin beak and a big crest like a fan on its head; its call sounds like oop-oop-oop. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons on birds, and in stories and old tales; the hoopoe is the national bird of Israel. Phrases: a hoopoe's crest.

Examples

The hoopoe raised its crest like a fan. tree →
We saw a hoopoe in Spain on holiday. tree →
A hoopoe digs for insects with its long beak. tree →
The hoopoe's call sounds like oop-oop-oop. tree →
Hoopoes are rare visitors to Britain. tree →
In an old tale, a hoopoe leads the birds on a long journey. tree →

Note

Say HOO-poo. Plural hoopoes. Its name copies its call.

In Jewish tradition

Here it is a bird listed among the creatures that may not be eaten.

Interpretation. Tradition lists it among the unclean birds, which are forbidden as food.

Examples

and the stork, and the heron after its kinds, and the hoopoe, and the bat. (Torah LEV.11.19, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Say HOO-poo. Plural hoopoes. Its name copies its call.

On Mova

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