aepyornis

/ˌaɪpiˈɔːrnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of large, flightless bird that is now extinct, native to Madagascar.

“The discovery of the aepyornis fossils helped scientists understand the evolution of flightless birds.”

Synonyms

  • moa
  • ostrich
  • rhea

Antonyms

  • bird
  • flight