Kiwi (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The kiwi vine is a vigorous climber that requires a trellis or arbor for support.
- New Zealand is the world's largest producer of kiwi fruit, accounting for over 30% of global production.
- The kiwi fruit's fuzzy brown skin is often peeled before eating, revealing the bright green flesh inside.
- Kiwi vines are typically pruned in the winter months to promote healthy growth and fruiting in the spring.
- In its native China, the kiwi vine is often grown as an ornamental plant, valued for its attractive white flowers and edible fruit.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
A native or inhabitant of New Zealand.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
Nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand having a long neck and stout legs; only surviving representative of the order Apterygiformes.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.