HyperDic: laughing_jackass

English > 2 senses of the expression laughing jackass:
NOUNanimallaughing jackass, kookaburra, Dacelo gigasAustralian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry
animallaughing jackass, laughing owl, Sceloglaux albifaciesalmost extinct owl of New Zealand
English > laughing jackass: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningAustralian kingfisher having a loud cackling cry.
Synonymskookaburra, Dacelo gigas
Member ofDacelo, genus DaceloAustralasian kingfishers
Broaderkingfishernonpasserine large-headed bird with a short tail and long sharp bill
Spanishcucaburra, dacelo
Catalandacelo
English > laughing jackass: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningalmost extinct owl of New Zealand.
Synonymslaughing owl, Sceloglaux albifacies
Member ofSceloglaux, genus SceloglauxA genus of Strigidae
Broaderowl, bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooternocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes

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