Kiwi
Origin
From Maori kiwi.
Full definition of kiwi
Noun
kiwi
(plural kiwis)- A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.
- Alternative capitalization of Kiwi (person from New Zealand).
- A New Zealand dollar.
- A kiwi fruit - not used in New Zealand where the full name is used.
Usage notes
When used to describe people, Kiwi is usually capitalised.
The plural is usually kiwi; sometimes, kiwi is found as an (invariant) plural form.
Synonyms
- (kiwi fruit) Chinese gooseberry dated, kiwi fruit