"coua" meaning in French

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Noun

IPA: /ku.a/ Forms: couas [plural]
Etymology: Coined 1821, from Malagasy koa, an onomatopoeia for its cry. Etymology templates: {{bor|fr|mg|koa}} Malagasy koa Head templates: {{fr-noun|m}} coua m (plural couas)
  1. coua Tags: masculine Categories (lifeform): Cuckoos
    Sense id: en-coua-fr-noun-fABaLnff Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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