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moa Definition

moa (ə)

noun

any of an extinct order (Dinornithiformes) of ostrichlike flightless birds of New Zealand

Etymology: < native (Maori) name

moa Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • giant: The giant moa was one of the largest of all birds ever known in the world.

Modifies a noun

  • bone: Sent moa bones to Owen and botanical specimens to Hooker.
  • specie: The smallest moa species was a little larger in size than a turkey and nearly half a meter tall.

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