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: any of a small genus (Apteryx) of flightless New Zealand birds with rudimentary wings, stout legs, a long bill, and grayish brown hairlike plumage
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capitalized
: a native or resident of New Zealand
—used as a nickname
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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.
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Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Most people can easily consume kiwi daily, but people with kiwi allergies, pollen allergies, and kidney stones should avoid them.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 22 May 2025
Thanks to collapsible pot supports, the petite powerhouse packs down to the size of a kiwi.
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 16 May 2025
The nose features green apple, kiwi, vanilla, smoke, and a hint of caramel.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Kiwi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiwi. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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