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Definition of anomalopteryx
anomalopteryx
/əˌnɑːməˈlɑːptərɪks/
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Plural:anomalopteryxes
anomalopteryx Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
New Zealand An extinct genus of relatively small, flightless moa (bush moa) native to the dense lowland forests of New Zealand, characterized by a rounded skull and stout beak.
Example
"Fossil remains of the anomalopteryx have been discovered in various caves and swamps across the North Island of New Zealand."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek 'anōmalos' (irregular, uneven) and 'pteryx' (wing). The name reflects the bird's anomalous, reduced wing structures typical of flightless moas.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Anomalopteryx. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/anomalopteryx