takahe

[ tuh-kahy, -kah-ee ]

noun

1. notornis.

takahe

/ ˈtɑːkəˌhiː /

noun

1. a very rare flightless New Zealand rail, Notornis mantelli

Word History and Origins

Origin of takahe¹

First recorded in 1850–55, takahe is from the Maori word takahē

Word History and Origins

Origin of takahe¹

from Māori, of imitative origin