kolokolo

/ko.lo.ko.lo/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bird call, particularly a loud, resonant call made by certain species of birds, especially the African Grey Parrot.

“The forest was filled with the distinctive kolokolo of a distant parrot.”

2. verb

To make a loud, resonant call, often imitated by humans, especially in an attempt to summon or locate a parrot.

“The child tried to kolokolo like the parrot in the zoo.”

Synonyms

  • call
  • shout
  • squawk

Antonyms

  • murmur
  • whisper