cassowary

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cas·so·war·y / ˈkasəˌwerē/ • n. (pl. -ies) a large flightless bird (genus Casuarius, family Casuariidae) native mainly to the forests of New Guinea. Its three species include the double-wattled cassowary (C. casuarius).

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cassowary

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cassowary Flightless bird of rainforests in Australia and Malaysia. It has coarse black plumage, a horny crest on its brightly coloured head, large feet and sharp claws. Height: to 1.6m (65in). Family Casuariidae; species Casuarius casuarius.

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cassowary bird related to the ostrich. XVII. — Malay kěsuari.

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