cloud–cuckoo–land

noun cloud–cuck·oo–land \ˌklau̇d-ˈkü-(ˌ)kü-ˌland, -ˈku̇-\

Definition of CLOUD-CUCKOO-LAND

: a realm of fantasy or of whimsical or foolish behavior

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translation of Greek nephelokokkygia

First Known Use: 1899

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