Kivikivi \Ki`vi*ki"vi\, Kiwikiwi \Ki`wi*ki"wi\, n.; pl.
{Kivikivies} (?), {Kiwikiwies}. (Zool.)
Any species of {Apteryx}, esp. {Apteryx australis}; -- so
called in imitation of its notes. More commonly called
{kiwi}. See {Apteryx}.
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