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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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But what is easy to pinpoint is that like the kiwi fruit, which originated in China, and the kiwi, a native bird, the feijoa has become for many here a quintessential symbol of New Zealand, or Aotearoa, as the country is known in the Indigenous Maori language.
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Kate Evans Tatsiana Chypsanava, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The new Cosmic Bloom is tropical, with mandarin citrus flavors, refreshing kiwi essence and a passionfruit punch to round it all out.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Our spring green smoothie combines asparagus, spinach, green grapes, and kiwis for a tasty green drink that's packed full of vitamins.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s formulated with hydrating avocado and chia seed oil, as well as vitamin-rich kiwi and spinach, which work together to soften, strengthen, and protect your locks.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Fruits contain less protein generally, but a single banana still offers 1.5 grams of protein, and a cup of sliced guava, kiwi, or apricots contain between 2-4 grams of protein.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
For example, studies have linked consumption of fatty fish, dairy, kiwi fruit, tart cherries and other berries such as strawberries and blueberries with better sleep.
—Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
The kiwi, the country’s national bird, was reintroduced to the wild near the capital, Wellington, last year.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Jan. 2024
Eating kiwis could be a way to boost your vitamin C intake, but eating kiwis alone isn’t enough to prevent an illness.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2023
Kate Evans Tatsiana Chypsanava, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024
The new Cosmic Bloom is tropical, with mandarin citrus flavors, refreshing kiwi essence and a passionfruit punch to round it all out.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Our spring green smoothie combines asparagus, spinach, green grapes, and kiwis for a tasty green drink that's packed full of vitamins.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
It’s formulated with hydrating avocado and chia seed oil, as well as vitamin-rich kiwi and spinach, which work together to soften, strengthen, and protect your locks.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Fruits contain less protein generally, but a single banana still offers 1.5 grams of protein, and a cup of sliced guava, kiwi, or apricots contain between 2-4 grams of protein.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
For example, studies have linked consumption of fatty fish, dairy, kiwi fruit, tart cherries and other berries such as strawberries and blueberries with better sleep.
—Erica Jansen, Discover Magazine, 19 Jan. 2024
The kiwi, the country’s national bird, was reintroduced to the wild near the capital, Wellington, last year.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Jan. 2024
Eating kiwis could be a way to boost your vitamin C intake, but eating kiwis alone isn’t enough to prevent an illness.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2023
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“Kiwi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiwi. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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