KIWI
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noun


(1)   Nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes
(2)   Fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh
(3)   A native or inhabitant of New Zealand
(4)   Climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat
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Noun


  1. A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.
  2. A person from New Zealand - (preferably Kiwi).
  3. A New Zealand dollar.
  4. A kiwi fruit - not used in New Zealand where the full name is used.

Usage notes

  • Spelling of the word Kiwi, when used to describe the people, is capitalised, and takes the plural form 'Kiwis'. The bird's name is spelt with a lower-case k and, being a word of Maori origin, stays as 'kiwi' when pluralised. Thus, 'two Kiwis' refers to two people, whereas 'two kiwi' refers to two birds
 
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