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kagu

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːguː/
Definition of kagu

noun

  • a crested, almost flightless bluish-grey bird related to the rails, which is found only on the Pacific island of New Caledonia, and is now endangered.
    • Rhynochetos jubatus, the only member of the family Rhynochetidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Melanesian

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