What is another word for hoopoes?

Pronunciation: [hˈuːpə͡ʊz] (IPA)

Hoopoes are unique birds with distinctive crests on their heads. They have a long, thin beak and a colorful plumage, which make them easy to spot in the wild. If you are looking for synonyms for hoopoes, you might come across some unusual names. For example, you might find them referred to as "lapwings," "upupa," or "hoopoe-larks." These names are usually used in specific regions or languages. In some cultures, hoopoes are associated with good luck or wisdom, and they are even mentioned in ancient legends and myths. Whether you call them hoopoes or by some other name, these birds are an interesting and important part of our ecosystem.

What are the hypernyms for Hoopoes?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    columbiformes, birds, avians, flying animals, twitchers, airborne creatures.

Usage examples for Hoopoes

Then the kindly hoopoes assembled, and flew in close mass above his head, thus forming a shade under which he proceeded on his journey in ease and comfort.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
At sundown the monarch sent for the King of the hoopoes, and desired him to name a reward for the service which he and his followers had rendered.
"A Holiday in the Happy Valley with Pen and Pencil"
T. R. Swinburne
And these vast migrations consist not only of hirundines but of bee-birds, hoopoes, oro pendolos or golden thrushes, etc.
"The-Natural-History-of-Selborne"
White, Gilbert

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