takahe

[ tuh-kahy, -kah-ee ]
/ təˈkaɪ, -ˈkɑ i /

noun

Origin of takahe

First recorded in 1850–55, takahe is from the Maori word takahē

British Dictionary definitions for takahe

takahe
/ (ˈtɑːkəˌhiː) /

noun

a very rare flightless New Zealand rail, Notornis mantelli

Word Origin for takahe

from Māori, of imitative origin