takahe

/təˈkaɪ/
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Other forms: takahes

Definitions of takahe
  1. noun
    flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules
    synonyms: Notornis mantelli, notornis
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    type of:
    rail
    any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
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