cassowary

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English

cassowary
cassowary's head showing crest

Etymology

From Malay kasuari.

Borrowed from two Papuan words: 'kasu' (meaning horned) and 'wari' (meaning head).

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/
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Noun

cassowary (plural cassowaries)

  1. A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

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