huia

American  

[hoo-yuh] / ˈhu yə /

noun

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

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huia British  

/ ˈhʊɪjə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of huia

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

Example Sentences

The huia bird was sacred to the Māori people.

From BBC

The huia was a small songbird of the wattlebird family in New Zealand and was known for its jumping abilities and beautiful plumage, which is distinct for the white tip across the edge.

From BBC

In the past, the huia feathers were a status mark to Māori people.

From BBC

Mucho antes de ser apuñalada y vencida por Blancanieves, la malvada reina Ravenna fue testigo de cómo su hermana Freya sufría una desgarradora traición y huía del reino.

From Los Angeles Times

Frog’s Leap in Napa Valley makes a good one for around $20, as does Huia in the Marlborough region of New Zealand for about the same price.

From New York Times