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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-tawr-nis]
- /noʊˈtɔr nɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [noh-tawr-nis]
- /noʊˈtɔr nɪs/
Definitions of notornis word
- noun notornis a rare, flightless gallinulelike bird, Notornis mantelli, of New Zealand. 1
- noun notornis (New Zealand) The takahe, spelink Porphyrio mantelli, a flightless rail native to New Zealand. (from 19th c.). 1
- noun notornis a rare flightless rail of the genus Notornis, of New Zealand 0
- noun notornis any of a rare genus (Notornis) of nonflying gallinulelike birds of New Zealand 0
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Origin of notornis
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < New Latin: name of the genus < Greek nót(os) the south + órnis bird
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Parts of speech for Notornis
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notornis popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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