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Definition of Kakapo

1. n. A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka.

Definition of Kakapo

1. Noun. A large flightless parrot, ''Strigops habroptilus'', with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kakapo

1. a flightless parrot [n -POS]

Medical Definition of Kakapo

1. A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colours and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Synonym: owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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Literary usage of Kakapo

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Annals and Magazine of Natural History by William Jardine (1846)
"IN a note dated 2nd May 1846, which I have just received from Governor Grey, he makes the following observations on the kakapo, Strigops habroptilus of my ..."

2. Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge (1890)
"... the 'abode of monkeys.' It has saltpetre-refineries, and manufactures lac ornaments and toy». It became British in 1843. Pop. 14754. kakapo, or OWL ..."

3. The Never-Bored Kid Book, Ages 7-8 by Jo Ellen Moore (2006)
"Color the kakapo. MIL It is shades of green and brown. The kakapo is a flightless parrot. It lives in New Zealand. It is a nocturnal bird. ..."

4. The English Cyclopaedia by Charles Knight (1870)
"The cry of the kakapo is a hoarse croak, varied occasionally by a discordant shriek when irritated or hungry. The Maories say that during winter they ..."

5. The Annals and Magazine of Natural History by William Jardine (1854)
"The only occasion on which the kakapo was seen to fly was when it got up one ... Except when driven from its holes, the kakapo is never seen during the day ..."

6. Trout-fishing and Sport in Maoriland by G. D. Hamilton (1904)
"Banks forest- clad. Wadeable partly. Landing deep, also good. Course, including Lake kakapo, through which it passes, seven miles. Contains brown trout. ..."

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