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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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Rockin’ Rosé: Bubbly and packed with flavors of cherry, kiwi and watermelon.
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
An investigation into the death of elementary student Benedict Blythe on December 21, 2021 found that the boy, who had an allergy to milk, eggs, kiwi, and nuts, had been exposed to cow protein at Barnack Primary School in the English town of Stamford, per the BBC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 July 2025
In that case, fruit types that are high in fiber but lower in sorbitol would be better, like kiwi or raspberries.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 June 2025
Also, experiment with different fruits like kiwi or banana and mix in some custom granola.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 July 2025
An investigation into the death of elementary student Benedict Blythe on December 21, 2021 found that the boy, who had an allergy to milk, eggs, kiwi, and nuts, had been exposed to cow protein at Barnack Primary School in the English town of Stamford, per the BBC.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 9 July 2025
In that case, fruit types that are high in fiber but lower in sorbitol would be better, like kiwi or raspberries.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 24 June 2025
Also, experiment with different fruits like kiwi or banana and mix in some custom granola.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for kiwi
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“Kiwi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiwi. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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