kiwis

noun, plural ki·wis.

1. any of several flightless, ratite birds of the genus Apteryx, of New Zealand, allied to the extinct moas.
2. Also called Chinese gooseberry. the egg-sized, edible berry of the Chinese gooseberry, having fuzzy brownish skin and slightly tart green flesh.
3. Slang.
   1. a member of an air service, as in World War I, who is confined to ground duty.
   2. a former pilot or member of a flight crew.
4. Informal. a New Zealander.

pl n

1. the Kiwis the men’s international Rugby League football team of New Zealand

noun plural kiwis

1. any nocturnal flightless New Zealand bird of the genus Apteryx, having a long beak, stout legs, and weakly barbed feathers: order ApterygiformesSee ratite
2. short for kiwi fruit
3. informal a New Zealander