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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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Kiwi
: 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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—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
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—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
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Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 9 Feb. 2026
Diets rich in fruits and vegetables such as citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, bell peppers, tomatoes and leafy greens are consistently associated with healthier skin appearance.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
The food is great; standouts include a five-hour braised beef with kiwi jus from New Zealand.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Flavor add-ins, though, range from coconut to green apple, kiwi, lavender, passionfruit, vanilla and more.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Kiwi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiwi. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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