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单词 iiwi
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Definition of iiwi in English:

iiwi

nounPlural iiwis ɪˈiːwiēˈēˌwē

  • A Hawaiian honeycreeper with a long downcurved bill and mainly bright red plumage.

    Vestiaria coccinea, family Drepanididae (or Fringillidae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The iiwi, or scarlet honeycreeper, is an endangered bird found only in Hawaii.
    • In addition to the iiwi, we also hear and see a green-breasted amakihi bird.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Hawaiian.

 
 

Definition of iiwi in US English:

iiwi

nounēˈēˌwē

  • A Hawaiian honeycreeper with a long, down-curved bill and mainly bright red plumage.

    Vestiaria coccinea, family Drepanididae (or Fringillidae)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The iiwi, or scarlet honeycreeper, is an endangered bird found only in Hawaii.
    • In addition to the iiwi, we also hear and see a green-breasted amakihi bird.

Origin

Late 18th century: from Hawaiian.

 
 
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