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Meaning of kiwi
The primary meaning of the word "kiwi" refers to a small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, or a small, furry, brown fruit with a sweet and tangy taste.
Etymology of kiwi
The word "kiwi" originates from the Maori language, in which "kiwi" is the name of the bird.
The name was later applied to the fruit, which was originally known as the Chinese gooseberry, due to its fuzzy, brown skin, which resembles the bird's feathers.
The term "kiwi" has also been used as a colloquialism for a person from New Zealand, likely due to the bird being a national symbol of the country.
Synonyms
fruit
bird
New Zealander
aircraft
plane
airplane
jet
aeroplane
flying machine
aerostat
airship
dirigible
blimp
zeppelin
parrot
cockatoo
budgie
canary
finch
sparrow
dove
pigeon
plum
pear
apple
peach
berry
cherry
grape
mango
papaya
pineapple
strawberry
watermelon
apricot
nectarine
persimmon
pomegranate
quince
orange
lemon
lime
tangerine
kumquat
loquat
greengage
damson
date
fig
olive
pummelo
ugli
passionfruit
guava
kiwifruit
Chinese gooseberry
hairy peach
Definitions
- A small, flightless bird native to New Zealand, with a long beak and whisker-like feathers, also called the apteryx.
- A small, furry, brown fruit with a sweet and tangy taste, also called the Chinese gooseberry.
- A person from New Zealand, used as a colloquial or informal term.
Usage Examples
- The kiwi bird is known for its unique appearance and flightless nature.
- I love eating kiwi fruit in my salad, it adds a sweet and tangy taste.
- The New Zealand rugby team, also known as the All Blacks, are often referred to as the Kiwis.