A kiwi is any of three species of chicken-sized, grayish brown flightless birds found in New Zealand. Their Maori name refers to the male's shrill call. Kiwis have vestigial wings hidden within the plumage; nostrils at the tip (rather than the base) of the long flexible bill; soft, hairlike feathers; and stout, muscular legs. Each of the four toes has a large claw. Kiwis live in forests, where they sleep by day and forage for worms, insects and their larvae, and berries at night. They run swiftly and use their claws in defense when cornered.
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There is real proof, however, for specific foods and drinks like kiwi, rye bread, and mineral water, as well as psyllium, magnesium oxide, and probiotics.—Erica Sweeney, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Let’s start with kiwi, which is packed with features to get things moving in your gut.—Korin Miller, SELF, 14 Oct. 2025 The kiwi, an adorable flightless bird from New Zealand, is disappearing, largely because of invasive species brought to the country’s islands by humans.—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 Some juices don’t fare well with high heat and gelatin, so avoid using fresh pineapple, kiwi, mango or papaya juice.—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for kiwi
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