piet-my-vrou en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈpɪtmeɪfɹəʊ/
Etymology
From Afrikaans piet-my-vrou, literally ‘Peter my wife’, supposed representation of the bird’s call.
Meanings
- (South-Africa) A red-chested cuckoo, of species Cuculus solitarus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| piet-my-vrous | Number=Plur | lexicographic |