Meaning
A large, flightless bird, †Raphus cucullatus, related to the pigeon, that is now extinct (since the 1600s) and was native to Mauritius.
Etymology
Origin: Dutch
Uncertain. Perhaps from obsolete Portuguese doudo (“fool, simpleton, silly, stupid”) or Dutch dodaars. First attested in the 17th century.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 52 recorded puzzles:
- 2026-08-17ODGIPRY
- 2026-08-15OACDHIR
- 2026-08-04ODEHNWY
- 2026-08-03DFILORY
- 2026-07-05ODEFILV
- 2026-06-30OADHMNW
- 2026-04-24DANGBIO
- 2026-02-05ODNIHTM
- 2026-01-26DBYTECO
- 2026-01-19DARWKLO
- 2025-11-13OANMDIC
- 2025-09-28ODTVNIE
+40 earlier appearances in the archive.