cassowary

English
cassowary
cassowary's head showing crest

Etymology

From Malay kasuari.

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/

Noun

cassowary (plural cassowaries)

  1. A 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.

Derived terms
  • Bennett's cassowary
  • cassowary plum
  • cassowary tree
  • double-wattled cassowary
  • dwarf cassowary
  • northern cassowary
  • single-wattled cassowary
  • southern cassowary
  • two-wattled cassowary

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