kuku

British  

/ kuːkuː /

noun

1. another name for New Zealand pigeon

2. a mussel

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Etymology

Origin of kuku

Māori

Example Sentences

Despite the cheeky remark, the couple took on a serious, multiyear project that resulted in a modern farmhouse design dubbed KuKu Farms and is an “only in L.A.” take on low-key luxury.

From MarketWatch

“Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad,” by Damilare Kuku, a collection of short stories, presents a bewitching and revelatory portrait of Lagos.

From New York Times

The image of the proud Kuku Yalanji woman - who created one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments - was later projected on its sails in 2020 to celebrate the anniversary of her historic victory.

From BBC

There might also be kashk-o bademjan, a rich eggplant dip, deep-green kuku sabzi, herbed rice, crunchy tahdig and baklava.

From Washington Post

John Dean Kuku, the leader of the independent group in Parliament, said it would “bring us injury with no cure.”

From New York Times