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Definition of takahe

takahe

/ˌtɑːkəˈheɪ/
ta · ka · he
Plural:takahes
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takahe Lexical Profile

takahe Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

New Zealand A large, flightless, and endangered bird endemic to New Zealand, characterized by its stout body, iridescent blue and green plumage, and a prominent red bill.

Example

"After being presumed extinct for decades, the takahe was famously rediscovered in the remote Murchison Mountains of New Zealand in 1948."

• Rhymes for takahe

• Nearby Words

taiwan habu
taiwan stink snake
tajikistan
takahe
takakkaw
takin
takkakaw

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into English from the Māori word 'takahē'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Takahe. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/takahe
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