cuckoo theory

noun

A speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations.

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Meanings

nouncuckoo theory (plural cuckoo theories)

plural cuckoo theories

  1. A speculative theory that human language originated from the imitation of animal vocalisations.
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