Kiwi

/ˈkiːwi/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A small, brown, fuzzy fruit with bright green flesh and tiny black seeds.

I added some sliced kiwi to my fruit salad for a tropical twist.

A flightless bird native to New Zealand, characterized by its long beak and long legs.

The kiwi is an iconic symbol of New Zealand's wildlife.

A colloquial term for a native New Zealander.

He’s a kiwi, born and raised in Wellington, New Zealand.

The term 'kiwi' comes from the Māori language, referring to the indigenous bird.

kiwi fruit

A type of fruit that is brown on the outside and green on the inside.

Kiwifruit smoothie

A blended drink made with kiwi fruit.

Kiwi slang

Colloquial terms used in New Zealand.

kiwifruit

The edible fruit of the kiwi plant.

Apteryx

The genus name for the kiwi bird.

Referring to a New Zealander, often used informally.

He's a kiwi, so he knows a lot about the local culture.

A term for something unique or quirky, inspired by the kiwi fruit.

That idea is a bit kiwi but could work!