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Architeuthis
noun · 78% connection
A genus of gigantic cephalopods, allied to the squids, found esp. in the North Atlantic and about New Zealand.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Bird of paradise
unknown · 78% connection
The name of several very beautiful birds of the genus Paradisea and allied genera, inhabiting New Guinea and the adjacent islands. The…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Brevipennate
adjective · 78% connection
Short-winged; -- applied to birds which can not fly, owing to their short wings, as the ostrich, cassowary, and emu.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Claw
verb · 78% connection
To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Cuckoo
noun · 78% connection
any of numerous European and North American birds having pointed wings and a long tail
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Curtail dog
unknown · 78% connection
A dog with a docked tail; formerly, the dog of a person not qualified to course, which, by the forest laws, must have its tail cut sho…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Dinornis
noun · 78% connection
A genus of extinct, ostrichlike birds of gigantic size, which formerly inhabited New Zealand. See Moa.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Dock
noun · 78% connection
The solid part of an animal's tail, as distinguished from the hair; the stump of a tail; the part of a tail left after clipping or cut…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Euplexoptera
n. pl. · 78% connection
An order of insects, including the earwig. The anterior wings are short, in the form of elytra, while the posterior wings fold up bene…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Goldfinch
noun · 78% connection
A beautiful bright-colored European finch (Carduelis elegans). The name refers to the large patch of yellow on the wings. The front of…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Heron
noun · 78% connection
Any wading bird of the genus Ardea and allied genera, of the family Ardeidae. The herons have a long, sharp bill, and long legs and to…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Jacana
noun · 78% connection
Any of several wading birds belonging to the genus Jacana and several allied genera, all of which have spurs on the wings. They are ab…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Kagu
noun · 78% connection
A singular, crested, grallatorial bird (Rhinochetos jubatus), native of New Caledonia. It is gray above, paler beneath, and the feathe…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Kakapo
noun · 78% connection
A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. I…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Kingbird
noun · 78% connection
A small American bird (Tyrannus tyrannus, or T. Carolinensis), noted for its courage in attacking larger birds, even hawks and eagles,…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Kiwikiwi
noun · 78% connection
Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; -- so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx.
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Lemur
noun · 78% connection
One of a family (Lemuridae) of nocturnal mammals allied to the monkeys, but of small size, and having a sharp and foxlike muzzle, and…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
Lyre bird
unknown · 78% connection
Any one of two or three species of Australian birds of the genus Menura. The male is remarkable for having the sixteen tail feathers v…
Its definition shares important concepts with this word: genus, zealand, birds, size, short.
