Definition of elephant bird
: any of a group (genus Aepyornis or order Aepyornithiformes) of gigantic flightless ratite birds known only from remains found in Madagascar
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Experts say there are fewer than 40 intact elephant bird eggs held in public institutions.
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First Known Use of elephant bird
circa 1889
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