[ˌkɒkəˈtuː], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a parrot with an erectile crest, found in Australia, eastern Indonesia, and neighbouring islands

- a small-scale farmer

- a lookout posted by those engaged in illegal activity
(e.g: he is alleged to act as cockatoo during these meetings)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Dutch kaketoe, from Malay kakatua, the spelling influenced by cock. cockatoo cockatoo date from the 19th century