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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.
Origin:
1605–15; by uncertain mediation < Central Moluccan kasuwari, kasuwali
1605–15; by uncertain mediation < Central Moluccan kasuwari, kasuwali
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Cassowary
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
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| cassowary (ˈkæsəˌwɛərɪ) | |
| —n , pl -waries | |
| See also ratite 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 | |
| [C17: from Malay kěsuari] | |
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cassowary
1611, from Fr. or Du., from Malay kasuari.
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