\Ki`vi*ki"vi\, Kiwikiwi \Ki`wi*ki"wi\, n.; pl.
{Kivikivies} (?), {Kiwikiwies}. (Zo["o]l.)
Any species of Apteryx, esp. {A. australis}; -- so called in
imitation of its notes. Called also {kiwi}. See {Apteryx}.