kivikivi Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ki`vi*ki"vi, Ki`wi*ki"wi noun (Also<

• Kivikivi
• Kiwikiwi

)

Wordforms

plural Kivikivies (), Kiwikiwies

Definitions

1. (Zoöl.) Any species of Apteryx, esp. A. australis; -- so called in imitation of its notes. Called also kiwi. See Apteryx.