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huia
[ hoo-yuh ]
noun
- an apparently extinct, crowlike bird, Heteralocha acutirostris, of New Zealand, noted for the completely different bill shapes of the male and female.
huia
/ ˈʊɪə /
noun
- an extinct bird of New Zealand, Heteralocha acutirostris, prized by early ǰs for its distinctive tail feathers
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Word History and Origins
Origin of huia1
First recorded in 1835–45, huia is from the Maori word ū
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Word History and Origins
Origin of huia1
ǰ
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Example Sentences
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The huia bird was sacred to the ǰ people.
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The huia was a small songbird of the wattlebird family in New Zealand and was known for its jumping abilities and beautiful plumage, which is distinct for the white tip across the edge.
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In the past, the huia feathers were a status mark to ǰ people.
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Mientras ellos trataban de entrar, el narco huía de ahí con su amante por un pasadizo secreto.
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Mucho antes de ser apuñalada y vencida por Blancanieves, la malvada reina Ravenna fue testigo de cómo su hermana Freya sufría una desgarradora traición y huía del reino.
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