cassowary

English

Etymology

From Malay kasuari.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkæs.əˌwɛɹ.i/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)

Noun

cassowary (plural cassowaries)

  1. Any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

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