koel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of bird belonging to the cuckoo family, known for its distinctive call.

  - "The koel is a large bird with beautiful plumage."
  - "The koel's call is often mistaken for a car alarm."
  - "The koel lays its eggs in the nests of other birds."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with koel
kohl , goal , coal

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Variants

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keel , keeled , keeling , keels , keelless , keel over , keeled over , keeling over , keels over , bilge keel , bilge keels , even , evener , evenest , evenly , evenness , evennesses , on an even keel , on even keel

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Etymology

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The name 'koel' is derived from the Malayalam language, meaning 'hollow' or 'cavity'.

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Trivia

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1. The koel is also known as the Indian cuckoo.

2. The koel is the state bird of West Bengal, India.

3. The koel's call is often used as a sound effect in Bollywood movies.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cuckoo: The koel is a type of cuckoo bird.

2. Parasitic brooding: The koel is an example of a parasitic bird that lays its eggs in the nests of other birds.

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Culture

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In Indian literature, the koel is often used as a symbol of spring and new beginnings. It is also a popular subject in Indian classical music.

How to Memorize "koel"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the shape and size of a koel. Imagine its colorful plumage and distinctive call.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the koel with springtime and new beginnings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'koel' by associating it with the sound of its distinctive call.

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