Thesaurus: coo
To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves.
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Definitions
- v. i. To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves.
- v. i. To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i.
- n. the sound made by a pigeon
- v. speak softly or lovingly
- v. cry softly, as of pigeons
- 1. To make a low repeated cry or sound, like the characteristic note of pigeons or doves. The stockdove only through the forest cooes, Mournfully hoarse. Thomson. 2. To show affection; to act in a loving way. See under Bill, v. i. "Billing or cooing." Byron.
- A peculiar whistling sound made by the Australian aborigenes asa call or signal. [Written also cooie.]
- n:39/v:61 n. the sound made by a pigeon v. speak softly or lovingly v. cry softly, as of pigeons