Lexic.us

Definition of Notornis

1. Noun. Flightless New Zealand birds similar to gallinules.

Definition of Notornis

1. n. A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand, but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite extinct.

Definition of Notornis

1. a flightless bird [n NOTORNIS]

Medical Definition of Notornis

1. A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand, but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite extinct. Origin: NL, fr. Gr. The south, or southwest + bird. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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