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moho

/ˈmoʊhoʊ/

Meanings
noun
The North Island takahē, an extinct rail of New Zealand.

Examples :

"Studying extinct birds, the museum display featured the moho, once a beautiful rail from New Zealand. "
animal bird biology nature ecology

Related Words

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extinct verb

/ɛkˈstɪŋkt/

To make extinct; to extinguish or annihilate.

"Overhunting can extinct entire species of animals. "

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confirmed verb

/kənˈfɜːmd/ /kənˈfɝmd/

To strengthen; to make firm or resolute.

"The teacher's encouraging words confirmed the student's resolve to study harder for the exam. "

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believed verb

/bɪˈliːvd/ /biˈliːvd/

To accept as true, particularly without absolute certainty (i.e., as opposed to knowing)

"I believe there are faeries."

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studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

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formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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honeyeaters noun

/ˈhʌniˌitərz/

Any of the many Australasian birds of the family Meliphagidae, which have a tongue adapted for obtaining nectar from flowers.

"Example Sentence: "In the Australian bush, we saw honeyeaters flitting from flower to flower, using their long tongues to drink nectar." "

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featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

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notebook noun

/ˈnəʊtˌbʊk/ /ˈnoʊtˌbʊk/

A book in which notes or memoranda are written.

"My math teacher asked us to keep a notebook for recording our homework assignments. "

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practiced adjective

/ˈpræktɪst/ /ˈpræktɪsd/

Skillful, proficient, knowledgeable or expert as a result of practice

"Because she had been a dancer for years, she was a practiced performer. "

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beautiful noun

/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/

Someone who is beautiful. Can be used as a term of address.

"Hey, beautiful!"

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sightings noun

/ˈsaɪtɪŋz/

The act of catching sight of something, especially something searched for.

"There will be a small prize for the first sighting of a seal."