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- [kas-uh-wer-ee]
- /ˈkæs əˌwɛr i/
- /ˈkæsəwɛərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kas-uh-wer-ee]
- /ˈkæs əˌwɛr i/
Definitions of cassowary word
- noun cassowary any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius, inhabiting forests in NE Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, having a horny head crest, black plumage, and brightly coloured neck and wattles: order Casuariiformes 3
- noun cassowary any of a family (Casuariidae) of large, flightless birds of Australia and New Guinea with a brightly colored, featherless neck and head: with the larger emus, they form a unique order (Casuariiformes) distinct from rheas and ostriches 3
- noun plural cassowary any of several large flightless, ratite birds of the genus Casuarius, of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, characterized by a bony casque on the front of the head. 1
- noun cassowary A very large flightless bird related to the emu, with a bare head and neck, a tall horny crest, and one or two colored wattles. It is native mainly to the forests of New Guinea. 1
- noun cassowary A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius, native to Australia and New Guinea, with a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous. 0
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Origin of cassowary
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; by uncertain mediation < Central Moluccan kasuwari, kasuwali
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Parts of speech for Cassowary
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cassowary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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