aphanapteryx

/æfænæpˈtɛrɪks/

Definitions

1. noun

A large, flightless, extinct bird species that was native to New Zealand.

“The discovery of aphanapteryx fossils provided significant insights into New Zealand’s prehistoric ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • flightless bird
  • moa

Antonyms

  • flying bird
  • migratory bird