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dodos

/ˈdoʊdoʊz/

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noun

Додо, вымершая птица

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. "

Ученые изучают окаменелости, чтобы узнать больше о животных, таких как додо, которые исчезли с Маврикия сотни лет назад.

animal bird history biology nature organism

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noun

консерватор, ретроград

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."

Мертвый, как консерватор.

attitude person organization history society character

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noun

Жареные плантаны

Fried plantain.

Examples :

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

Моей любимой частью доминиканского обеда были жареные плантаны, обжаренные до золотисто-коричневого цвета и слегка сладкие.