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takahe
[ tuh-kahy, -kah-ee ]
/ təˈkaɪ, -ˈkɑ i /
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noun
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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
/ (ˈtɑːkəˌhiː) /
noun
a very rare flightless New Zealand rail, Notornis mantelli
Word Origin for takahe
from Māori, of imitative origin
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