Entity: KOOKABURRA
Kookaburra refers to a brownish kingfisher native to Australia known for its loud, laughter-like call. It is also a slang term with a sexual connotation.
KOOKABURRA
Etymology
The term 'kookaburra' is derived from the Wiradjuri language of Indigenous Australians.
Definition
A kookaburra is a brownish kingfisher (Dacelo novaeguineae) of Australia, about the size of a crow, known for its call resembling loud laughter. It is also used as a slang term for a sexual act.
Historical Context
Kookaburras, also known as 'Laughing Jackasses,' have been a prominent symbol in Australian culture and folklore.
Cultural Significance
In Australian Aboriginal mythology, the kookaburra is often associated with the creation of the world and is considered a sacred bird.
Related Concepts
Other names for the kookaburra include laughing jackass, alarm bird, and breakfast bird.
See Also
A bird species native to Australia with a call resembling loud laughter, also used as a slang term for a sexual act.