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more·​pork | \ ˈmōrˌpōrk, ˈmȯrˌpȯrk \
variants: or less commonly mopoke \ ˈmōˌpōk \ or morepoke \ ˈmōrˌpōk , ˈmȯr-​ \

Definition of morepork

1 : any of several Australian frogmouths (especially Podargus strigoides)
2 : boobook owl
3 Australia : a dull-witted person

History and Etymology for morepork

imitative

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“Morepork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/morepork. Accessed 28 Sep. 2022.

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