Apteryx

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See also: apteryx and aptéryx

Translingual

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Apteryx australis

Etymology

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From a- (without) +‎ Ancient Greek πτέρυξ (ptérux, wing); so named because these birds, although they do have tiny vestigial wings buried under their feathers, have no wings to speak of for practical purposes. Compare also brachypterous.

Proper noun

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Apteryx f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Apterygidae – kiwis, of New Zealand.

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