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Meaning of the word dodo in English

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dodo

US /ˈdoʊ.doʊ/
UK /ˈdoʊ.doʊ/
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Noun

1.

a large, extinct, flightless bird, formerly found on the island of Mauritius. It was hunted to extinction by sailors and settlers.

Example:
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The dodo became extinct in the late 17th century.
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Scientists are studying the possibility of bringing the dodo back through de-extinction efforts.
2.

a stupid, foolish, or old-fashioned person

Example:
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He's such a dodo, he can't even figure out how to use a smartphone.
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My grandpa is a bit of a dodo when it comes to new technology.
Synonym:
foolidiotmoronduncenitwit
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