Dictionary of the word “dinornitide”

Meaning of the word

The term “dinornitide” refers to an extinct family of non -flying birds that inhabited New Zealand. These birds were characterized by their gigantic size, measuring up to 3 meters high.

Origin of the word

The word “dinornitide” originates in Greek, being formed by the junction of “dinos” (meaning “terrible” or “formidable”) and “ornis” (meaning “bird”).

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “dinornitide”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “dinornitide”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “dinornitide” are: moa, avelete and a bird-elephant.

Word Definitions

1. Family of non -flying birds that inhabited New Zealand.
2. Giant bird that measuring up to 3 meters high.

Phrases that the word applies

1. Dinornitids have been extinct for thousands of years.

2. The museum has a complete skeleton of a dinornitide.

Examples of the word in text

Dinornitids were herbivorous birds that inhabited the forests of New Zealand. Its extinction occurred around the seventeenth century, due to excessive hunting and the arrival of predators introduced by humans.

Rhymes with the word

1. Ostrich

2. Light

3. Cross

4. Hood

Anagrams with the word

1. Dinornide

2. Dendritic

3. Dendritic

4. Dendritic