"cuckoo spit" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From appearing on plants at around the time that cuckoo birds return in the spring. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cuckoo spit (uncountable)
  1. A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and serves as a protective covering. Wikipedia link: cuckoo spit Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Hemipterans Synonyms: cuckoo-spittle, frog spit, toad-spit Related terms: spitbug, spittlebug Translations (frothy mass): koekoeksspuug (Dutch), käärmeensylki (Finnish)

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