Definition of Moa

1. Noun. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand.


Definition of Moa

1. n. Any one of several very large extinct species of wingless birds belonging to Dinornis, and other related genera, of the suborder Dinornithes, found in New Zealand. They are allied to the apteryx and the ostrich. They were probably exterminated by the natives before New Zealand was discovered by Europeans. Some species were much larger than the ostrich.

Definition of Moa

1. an extinct flightless bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of Moa

1. Any one of several very large extinct species of wingless birds belonging to Dinornis, and other related genera, of the suborder Dinornithes, found in New Zealand. They are allied to the apteryx and the ostrich. They were probably exterminated by the natives before New Zealand was discovered by Europeans. Some species were much larger than the ostrich. Origin: Native name. (06 Mar 1998)

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Mnemosyne
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Mniaceae
Mnium
mnss blood-group system
MNSs blood group
MN blood group antigens
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