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- [kee-wee]
- /ˈki wi/
- /ˈkiː.wiː/
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- [kee-wee]
- /ˈki wi/
Definitions of kiwis word
- noun plural kiwis any of several flightless, ratite birds of the genus Apteryx, of New Zealand, allied to the extinct moas. 1
- noun plural kiwis Also called Chinese gooseberry. the egg-sized, edible berry of the Chinese gooseberry, having fuzzy brownish skin and slightly tart green flesh. 1
- noun plural kiwis Slang. a member of an air service, as in World War I, who is confined to ground duty. a former pilot or member of a flight crew. 1
- noun plural kiwis Informal. a New Zealander. 1
- noun kiwis Plural form of kiwi. 1
- noun kiwis plural of kiwi. 0
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Origin of kiwis
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Maori around 1825-35
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Parts of speech for Kiwis
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kiwis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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