cuckoo spit

Questions

What does cuckoo spit mean?

A frothy mass of white liquid that is secreted onto plants by froghopper larvae and serves as a protective covering.

Where does cuckoo spit come from?

From appearing on plants at around the time that cuckoo birds return in the spring.

How to pronounce cuckoo spit

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