What does CAHOW mean?

Parts of Speech

Noun

Definitions

A small, nocturnal, burrowing seabird (Order Procellariiformes, Family Diomedeidae) endemic to Bermuda. Its scientific name is Pterodroma cahow.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈkeɪˌhaʊ/

UK: /ˈkeɪhaʊ/

Origin and Usage

The cahow is a critically endangered species that was thought to be extinct until a few individuals were discovered in 1951. Since then, conservation efforts have been made to protect and increase their population. The name "cahow" is derived from the sound of its call, which is a distinctive "cahow-cahow".

Synonyms

Bermuda petrel, Cahow petrel, Bermuda cahow

Related Words

petit, petri, timer, crime, prime

Example Sentences

1. The cahow is a critically endangered species that is endemic to Bermuda.
2. The cahows distinctive call sounds like "cahow-cahow".
3. Conservation efforts are being made to protect the cahows population.