DODOES Meaning and
Definition
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Dodoes is the plural form of the noun "dodo," which refers to a flightless extinct bird species that inhabited the island of Mauritius. The dodo (Raphus cucullatus), also known as the common dodo, was a large, bulky bird characterized by its unusual appearance and inability to fly. It had a distinct body structure with a rounded body, short wings, a short neck, and a large hooked beak. The dodo was about 3 feet tall and weighed around 20 to 50 pounds.
Dodoes became extinct by the late 17th century, primarily due to human activities. Sailors often hunted these birds for food, while introduced species such as pigs, rats, and monkeys rapidly destroyed their habitat and consumed their eggs. Additionally, the dodo's limited flight capabilities made it an easy target for predators.
The term "dodo" is often used metaphorically to describe something that is outdated or no longer relevant, emphasizing the unfortunate fate of the bird due to its inability to adapt to changing circumstances. The dodo has become an iconic symbol of extinction and ecological irresponsibility. The extinction of dodoes serves as a cautionary tale, reminding us of the importance of preserving and protecting the Earth's biodiversity.
Common Misspellings for DODOES
- sodoes
- xodoes
- codoes
- fodoes
- rodoes
- eodoes
- dkdoes
- dldoes
- dpdoes
- d0does
- d9does
- dosoes
- doxoes
- docoes
- dofoes
- doroes
- doeoes
- dodies
- dodkes
Etymology of DODOES
The word "dodo" originates from the Dutch word "dodoor", which means "sluggard" or "fatuity". The Dutch encountered this flightless bird during their expeditions to the island of Mauritius in the late 16th century. It is believed that the name "dodo" was coined due to the bird's somewhat comical appearance and clumsy nature. Over time, the plural form of "dodo" evolved as "dodoes", following the regular pluralization pattern in English.
Similar spelling words for DODOES
- tootsie,
- towheads,
- deitz,
- tottus,
- dietys,
- DHODS,
- TETSA,
- tutsi-led,
- TUTS,
- TWTDS,
- dadas,
- todes,
- DOTES,
- Dittos,
- deutzia,
- deduce,
- duteous,
- connect-the-dots,
- DHODASE,
- grand-daddies,
- be-tides,
- TIDES,
- S/TODS,
- DATS,
- didius,
- DADDS,
- dedes,
- TEDS,
- GRADS-DODS,
- TATES,
- deats,
- DODWSA,
- tadesse,
- dittoes,
- toddies,
- TDDSS,
- DATIS,
- deetz,
- diodes,
- Tattoos,
- DTATS,
- datus,
- titis,
- Tadeus,
- TTATTS,
- ditz,
- rat-a-tats,
- data's,
- ditsy,
- TITAS,
- todds,
- dudas,
- Deads,
- daddy's,
- dodd's,
- TADS,
- DHETS,
- dodges,
- TWIDS,
- DITS,
- TEATS,
- DODDSS,
- deeds,
- mis-dates,
- ditzier,
- out-dates,
- dedazo,
- dots,
- ante-dates,
- DETS,
- titisee,
- tweets,
- TTWTSW,
- Tadeusz,
- douds,
- duets,
- daddies,
- TADSO,
- grand-dads,
- TOTES,
- M-TADS,
- PLRS/TIDS,
- touts,
- tydeus,
- TATIS,
- Toadies,
- DATAS,
- DIDS-CD,
- DATSA,
- duds,
- in-dites,
- tatas,
- TADWS,
- toots,
- deadeyes,
- Ditzah,
- dyewoods,
- un-tidies,
- DEETS,
- M-TADS/PNVS,
- DWTS,
- Dottsy,
- TEWDS,
- in-deeds,
- tityos,
- Tutsi,
- Duties,
- DIDSY,
- carbon-dates,
- dates,
- deutz,
- tatoos,
- TAWDS,
- DADS-U,
- dat's,
- Teodosia,
- DADOS,
- Tides-man,
- Diets,
- totus,
- Teodosio,
- Deities,
- tatts,
- Deadhouse,
- dad's,
- dotts,
- deitys,
- Dadoes,
- Dodoes,
- tutees,
- TEDS-M,
- todas,
- teddies,
- dhotis,
- Ditties,
- totius,
- spring-tides,
- tatuus,
- TOTS,
- duddies,
- extra-dites,
- tutus,
- TODS,
- diet's,
- tights,
- Tatsuo,
- datz,
- DDTS,
- tootsy,
- Tatties,
- TOADS,
- dedos,
- Tedessa,
- ditzy,
- Taddeusz,
- DOTS-R,
- Tetsuo,
- OHM-TADS,
- today's,
- tatsoi,
- TADS/PNVS,
- Dodds,
- TWEETSIE,
- dyads,
- TDDCY,
- deadsy,
- Tweeds,
- tedious,
- polka-dots,
- DADIS,
- deedes,
- Tetes-de-pont,
- mis-deeds,
- titius,
- teets,
- dietz,
- post-dates,
- dodos,
- tietze,
- TATASE,
- pre-dates,
- datisi,
- DTDS,
- titus,
- tidus,
- daudzai,
- tetsu,
- todos,
- todays,
- TETAS,
- tauts,
- tytus,
- todus,
- TACS/TADS,
- tadas,
- titties,
- TATS,
- DUTIS,
- Ditza,
- nassau-dietz,
- tetes,
- toutes,
- Dowdies,
- sur-touts,
- tatius,
- tutsi-dominated,
- TETAZOO,
- DODS,
- Didos,
- title-deeds,
- dowds,
- dudes,
- DOETS,
- twits,
- Toyotas,
- Tidies,
- anti-dotes,
- T11TS,
- DIDS,
- Ebb-tids,
- dead sea,
- tideways,
- deghettoize,
- tatsuya,
- Titos,
- up-dates,
- cologne-deutz,
- Tadzio,
- tatsu,
- tuedsay,
- DADS,
- tits.
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