1. a flightless bird native to New Zealand with brown feathers and a long beak
2. a brown fuzzy oval fruit with green flesh and small black seeds
3. a person from New Zealand
Usage: informal

Examples

• The kiwi is New Zealand’s national bird.
• Kiwis are nocturnal and have an excellent sense of smell.
• She packed a kiwi in her lunch for a healthy snack.
• The kiwi fruit has a sweet and tangy flavor.
• Peel the kiwi before slicing it into rounds.
• As a kiwi, he was proud of his country’s rugby team.
• The kiwi accent is distinctive and charming.