Kiwikiwi

Kiwikiwi
Kivikivi Ki`vi*ki"vi, Kiwikiwi Ki`wi*ki"wi, n.; pl. {Kivikivies} (?), {Kiwikiwies}. (Zo["o]l.) Any species of {Apteryx}, esp. {Apteryx australis}; -- so called in imitation of its notes. More commonly called {kiwi}. See {Apteryx}. [1913 Webster]

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