Guckuck

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German kukuk, from Old High German kukuc, of onomatopoeic value and therefore eluding the sound laws. Compare German Kuckuck, Dutch koekoek, English cuckoo, etc.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡukuk/

Noun

Guckuck m (plural Guckucken)

  1. cuckoo
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