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cassowary
[ kas-uh-wer-ee ]
noun
, plural cas·so·war·ies.
- any of several large flightless, ratite birds of the genus Casuarius, of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, characterized by a bony casque on the front of the head.
cassowary
/ ˈkæsəˌwɛərɪ /
noun
- any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius, inhabiting forests in NE Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, having a horny head crest, black plumage, and brightly coloured neck and wattles: order Casuariiformes See also ratite
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cassowary1
1605–15; by uncertain mediation < Central Moluccan kasuwari, kasuwali
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cassowary1
C17: from Malay kěsuari
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Example Sentences
It is true that the Tasmanians may have shot the bird to pieces and mended the skin with bits of cassowary hide here and there.
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One of the police shot a large cassowary, and also a large wild pig and a wallaby, so there was plenty of food for all.
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We also saw wallaby, and numerous tracks of cassowary and wild pig.
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And I say, Muriel, I do hope there won't be any of those rotten cassowary seeds in it.
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But with the cassowary, the emu, or the apteryx matters are very different.
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