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dodos

/ˈdoʊdoʊz/

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noun

Dodo, ave extinta

A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.

Examples :

"Scientists study fossils to learn more about animals like dodos, which disappeared from Mauritius hundreds of years ago. "

Los científicos estudian fósiles para aprender más sobre animales como los dodos, que desaparecieron de Mauricio hace cientos de años.

animal bird history biology nature organism

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noun

persona anticuada, carca

A person or organisation which is very old or has very old-fashioned views or is not willing to change and adapt.

Examples :

"As dead as a dodo."

Tan anticuado como una persona carca.

attitude person organization history society character

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noun

Plátanos fritos

Fried plantain.

Examples :

"My favorite part of the Dominican lunch was the dodos, fried until they were golden brown and slightly sweet. "

Mi parte favorita del almuerzo dominicano fueron los plátanos fritos, fritos hasta que quedaron dorados y ligeramente dulces.