takahe

[tuh-kahy, -kah-ee]

noun

notornis.

Origin of takahe

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

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British Dictionary definitions for takahe

takahe

noun

a very rare flightless New Zealand rail, Notornis mantelli

Word Origin for takahe

from Māori, of imitative origin

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