kereru

 
Pronunciation: /ˈkɛrəruː/

noun

NZ
  • a New Zealand pigeon which has mainly greenish metallic plumage with white underparts and a purplish-crimson bill and feet.
    • Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae, family Columbidae. Alternative name: New Zealand pigeon

Origin:

late 19th century: from Maori