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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
Word History and Origins
Origin of huia1
Word History and Origins
Origin of huia1
Example Sentences
The huia bird was sacred to the ǰ people.
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.
In the past, the huia feathers were a status mark to ǰ people.
Mientras ellos trataban de entrar, el narco huía de ahí con su amante por un pasadizo secreto.
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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