Advertisement

Advertisement

piet-my-vrou

/ ˈpiːtˌmeɪˈfrəʊ /

noun

  1. a cuckoo, Notococcyx solitarius, having a red breast


Discover More

Word History and Origins

Origin of piet-my-vrou1

from Afrikaans piet Peter + my my + vrou wife: onomatopoeic, based on the bird's three clear notes

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


PietismPietro da Cortona