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Definition of notornis

English to English

noun

flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules

source: WordNet 3.0

A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand, but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite extinct.

source: Webster 1913

Nearby Word

notornis, neutering, nidering