Kiwi
|Ki/wi|
/ˈkiːwi/
New Zealand symbol
Etymology
'Kiwi' originates from the Maori language, specifically the word 'kiwi,' referring to the bird native to New Zealand.
'Kiwi' was adopted into English from the Maori language, maintaining its original reference to the bird.
Initially, it referred solely to the bird, but over time it evolved to include the fruit and people from New Zealand.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a flightless bird native to New Zealand, known for its long beak and brown, fuzzy feathers.
The kiwi is a national symbol of New Zealand.
Noun 2
a person from New Zealand.
Many Kiwis are proud of their cultural heritage.
Noun 3
a small, brown, fuzzy fruit with green flesh and tiny black seeds, also known as kiwifruit.
I like to add kiwi to my fruit salad for a tangy flavor.
Synonyms
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