Dodos

noun

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

Meaning

  1. (noun) A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
  2. (noun) A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt. “As dead as a dodo.”
  3. (noun) Fried plantain.

Letter breakdown

  • Dodos contains 5 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 3 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 7.

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What does Dodos mean?

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

How many letters are in Dodos?

Dodos has 5 letters.

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