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kiwi
noun
ki·wi ˈkē-(ˌ)wē 
1
: any of a small genus (Apteryx) of flightless New Zealand birds with rudimentary wings, stout legs, a long bill, and grayish brown hairlike plumage
2
capitalized : a native or resident of New Zealand —used as a nickname
3
: kiwifruit
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A kiwi is any of three species of chicken-sized, grayish brown flightless birds found in New Zealand. Their Maori name refers to the male's shrill call. Kiwis have vestigial wings hidden within the plumage; nostrils at the tip (rather than the base) of the long flexible bill; soft, hairlike feathers; and stout, muscular legs. Each of the four toes has a large claw. Kiwis live in forests, where they sleep by day and forage for worms, insects and their larvae, and berries at night. They run swiftly and use their claws in defense when cornered.
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Vines for shade vertical gardening include hardy kiwi (Actinidia kolomikta), chocolate vine (Akebia quinata), Dutchman's pipe (Aristolochia macrophylla), and climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris). 
Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 The answer, undoubtedly, is that kiwi require male and female plants to produce fruit. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 July 2022 Creamy aromas of oatmeal, mandarins, kiwi fruit and florals that include lilacs. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Slice ¼ of the banana into coins and ¼ of kiwi into cubes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2022 How to tell which kiwi is a male and which is a female? Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 July 2022 Best Kiwifruit Deliciously sweet golden kiwi has a smooth, edible skin and juicy yellow flesh packed with nutrients. Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 The Chris Baker Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2021 is a refreshing Pinot Blanc with notes of citrus, green apple, kiwi, and Asian pear. oregonlive, 25 May 2022 One of the current kits calls on students to figure out through DNA what type of animal attacked a kiwi, a flightless, threatened bird native to New Zealand. Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 See More
Deb Wiley, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2022 The answer, undoubtedly, is that kiwi require male and female plants to produce fruit. Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 July 2022 Creamy aromas of oatmeal, mandarins, kiwi fruit and florals that include lilacs. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 3 July 2022 Slice ¼ of the banana into coins and ¼ of kiwi into cubes. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2022 How to tell which kiwi is a male and which is a female? Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 July 2022 Best Kiwifruit Deliciously sweet golden kiwi has a smooth, edible skin and juicy yellow flesh packed with nutrients. Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2022 The Chris Baker Willamette Valley Pinot Blanc 2021 is a refreshing Pinot Blanc with notes of citrus, green apple, kiwi, and Asian pear. oregonlive, 25 May 2022 One of the current kits calls on students to figure out through DNA what type of animal attacked a kiwi, a flightless, threatened bird native to New Zealand. Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Maori
First Known Use
1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
kiwi
noun
ki·wi ˈkē-wē
1
: a grayish brown bird of New Zealand that is unable to fly
2
: kiwifruit