cassowary

/ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ · noun

Meaning

A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

kasuari(English)southern cassowary(English)cassican(English)mooruk(English)dwarf cassowary(English)sulphur-crested cockatoo(English)casiornis(English)curassow(English)ratite(English)flightless(English)ostrich(English)emu(English)

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Sources

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