GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Dodo , n.; pl. Dodoes . [Said to be fr. Pg. doudo silly, foolish (cf. Booby); this is fr. Prov. E. dold, the same word as E. dolt.] (Zool.) A large, extinct bird (Didus ineptus), formerly inhabiting the Island of Mauritius. It had short, half-fledged wings, like those of the ostrich, and a short neck and legs; -- called also dronte. It was related to the pigeons.1913 Webster
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Dronte , n. [F.] (Zool.) The dodo.1913 Webster