Palapteryx

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Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek παλαιός (palaiós, ancient) + Apteryx (kiwi).

Proper noun[edit]

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  1. (obsolete) A taxonomic genus within the family Palapterygidae – birds, fossils found in New Zealand, now included in Dinornis (giant moas).

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