뉴질랜드에 서식하는 날지 못하는 새로, 털 같은 깃털과 끝부분에 콧구멍이 있는 길고 굽은 부리를 가졌다.
A flightless New Zealand bird with hairlike feathers, a long down-curved bill, and sensitive nostrils at the tip.
예문:
"The kiwi is a nocturnal bird that has become a national symbol of New Zealand."
"Because they are flightless, kiwis are particularly vulnerable to introduced predators."
뉴질랜드 출신의 사람을 친근하게 부르는 비격식적인 표현.
An informal or colloquial term for a person from New Zealand.
예문:
"The local Kiwis were incredibly welcoming to the tourists visiting Auckland."
"He is a proud Kiwi who never misses a national rugby match."
제1차 세계 대전 당시 비행을 하지 않고 지상에서 근무하던 공군 병사.
A member of the air force ground crew who does not fly, particularly during World War I.
예문:
"During the Great War, those working in aircraft maintenance were often nicknamed kiwis."
"The veteran recalled his days as a kiwi, ensuring every plane was fit for the pilots."