ceriornis

/sɛriˈɔrnɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct birds, specifically a group of large, flightless moa-like birds that lived in New Zealand during the Miocene epoch.

“The ceriornis fossils were found in the Otago region of New Zealand, dating back millions of years.”

Synonyms

  • moa
  • ratites

Antonyms

  • bird
  • flying