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cuckoo theory

cuckoo theory noun: a speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations.

Noun

cuckoo theory (plural cuckoo theories)

  1. A speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations.

Forms of cuckoo theory

pluralcuckoo theories

Questions about cuckoo theory

What does cuckoo theory mean?
Cuckoo theory means a speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations.
What part of speech is cuckoo theory?
Cuckoo theory is a noun.
What is the plural of cuckoo theory?
The plural of cuckoo theory is cuckoo theories.

Words near cuckoo theory in the dictionary

  1. cuckoo pints
  2. cuckoo sign
  3. cuckoo signs
  4. cuckoo spit
  5. cuckoo theories
  6. cuckoo theory
  7. cuckoo wasp
  8. cuckoo wasps
  9. cuckoo's bread
  10. cuckoo's egg
  11. cuckoo's meat

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