κουκουβάγια

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Greek[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Probably of onomatopoeic origin; similar words seem to be found in other regional languages: compare Bulgarian кукумявка (kukumjavka), Albanian kukuvajkë, Italian coccoveggia, Romanian cucuvea.

Noun[edit]

κουκουβάγια (koukouvágiaf (plural κουκουβάγιες)

  1. owl

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Descendants[edit]

  • Ladino: kukuvaya
  • Ottoman Turkish: قوقوماو (kukumav)

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