cassowary

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/ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/ English

Definitions

noun

A large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

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Synonyms

kasuari southern cassowary cassican mooruk dwarf cassowary sulphur-crested cockatoo casiornis curassow white cockatoo palm cockatoo curlew ratite black-faced cormorant cagou black curassow eaglehawk

Associated

flightless ostrich emu possum tully plum cairns constraint rainforest shire bird

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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