huia

[ hoo-yuh ]

noun

1. an apparently extinct, crowlike bird, Heteralocha acutirostris, of New Zealand, noted for the completely different bill shapes of the male and female.

huia

/ ˈhʊɪjə /

noun

1. an extinct bird of New Zealand, Heteralocha acutirostris, prized by early Māoris for its distinctive tail feathers

Word History and Origins

Origin of huia¹

First recorded in 1835–45, huia is from the Maori word hūia

Word History and Origins

Origin of huia¹

Māori

Example Sentences

While you are still in the act of wavering the son of the house says, "Try a little huia."

From Project Gutenberg

Poor Huia grew into a splendid and talented youth, but was disabled by an accident while diving.

From Project Gutenberg