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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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The experience commences with the popular Tuna Thai Jewel with lemongrass-ginger broth, kiwi, jicama and Thai basil.
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The usual ritual: Make coffee, pack lunch (for both of us today), make breakfast (yogurt, Cara Cara orange, kiwi, and the last of the granola).
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2024
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Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
The usual ritual: Make coffee, pack lunch (for both of us today), make breakfast (yogurt, Cara Cara orange, kiwi, and the last of the granola).
—Bon Appétit, 3 May 2024
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“Kiwi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiwi. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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