Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The Sandwich Island curlew, Numenius tahitiensis.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word kioea.

Examples

  • The greater amakihi is extinct, as are the Oahu nukupuu and the amaui and the kioea and the Oahu oo not to be confused with the ou and at least three out of four subspecies of akialoa.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

  • The greater amakihi is extinct, as are the Oahu nukupuu and the amaui and the kioea and the Oahu oo not to be confused with the ou and at least three out of four subspecies of akialoa.

    The Song of The Dodo David Quammen 2004

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.