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aepyornis

Ae·py·or·nis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-pee-awr-nis]
    • /ˌi piˈɔr nɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ee-pee-awr-nis]
    • /ˌi piˈɔr nɪs/

Definitions of aepyornis word

  • noun aepyornis any of the large extinct flightless birds of the genus Aepyornis, remains of which have been found in Madagascar 3
  • noun aepyornis any of a genus (Aepyornis) of very large, extinct, flightless birds of Madagascar 3
  • noun aepyornis an extinct genus of ratite birds, best known from the Pleistocene Epoch of Madagascar, having massive legs and rudimentary wings, and growing to a height of 8 feet (2.4 meters). 1

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aepyornis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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