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Cassowary: meaning, definitions and examples

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cassowary

 

[ หˆkรฆs.ษ™.wษ›r.i ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal type

The cassowary is a large flightless bird native to the tropical forests of New Guinea, nearby islands, and northern Australia. It is characterized by its striking blue and black plumage, a tall casque (a helmet-like structure) on its head, and long, powerful legs equipped with sharp claws. Cassowaries are known for their size; they can stand up to 6 feet tall and weigh between 70 to 130 pounds. They are considered the world's heaviest birds after ostriches. Although generally solitary, these birds are known to be protective of their territory and can be aggressive if threatened.

Synonyms

flightless bird, large bird.

Examples of usage

  • The cassowary is often referred to as the world's most dangerous bird.
  • In Australia, the cassowary is a vital part of the rainforest ecosystem.
  • Seeing a cassowary in the wild can be a memorable experience for nature enthusiasts.

Translations

Translations of the word "cassowary" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น casuรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅˆเคธเฅ‹เคตเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kasuare

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasuari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั‚ะธั†ั ะบะฐะทัƒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kasuara

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒŸใƒฅใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท casuari

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ casuario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kasuar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์นด์ˆ˜์•„๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุงุณูˆุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kasuรกr

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kasuรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธธ้น‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kasuari

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasuari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะฐััƒะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kasuari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ casuario

Etymology

The term 'cassowary' comes from the Malay word 'kasuari', which is believed to have originated from 'kasuari' in the Austronesian language. The name has been used in English since the 16th century and reflects the bird's exotic nature. Cassowaries have a rich history in the cultures of the indigenous peoples of New Guinea and surrounding regions, where they hold significant cultural meaning and are often featured in folklore and traditional stories. Due to their unique features and status as a keystone species, cassowaries have garnered attention in conservation efforts as their habitats are threatened by deforestation and human encroachment. Conservation organizations work diligently to protect these magnificent birds and their ecosystems.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,375, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.