"aaroo-aaroo" meaning in English

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Interjection

Head templates: {{en-interj}} aaroo-aaroo
  1. The courtship call of a green heron. Related terms: aaroo
    Sense id: en-aaroo-aaroo-en-intj-xCgjXbrN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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