"South Island giant moa" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: South Island giant moas [plural]
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  1. An extinct species of moa, Dinornis robustus, which may have grown up to 3.6 metres tall. Wikipedia link: South Island giant moa Categories (lifeform): Ratites

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