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Definition of MOA

1. Noun. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand.

Definition of MOA

1. n. Any one of several very large extinct species of wingless birds belonging to Dinornis, and other related genera, of the suborder Dinornithes, found in New Zealand. They are allied to the apteryx and the ostrich. They were probably exterminated by the natives before New Zealand was discovered by Europeans. Some species were much larger than the ostrich.

Definition of MOA

1. an extinct flightless bird [n -S]

Medical Definition of MOA

1. Any one of several very large extinct species of wingless birds belonging to Dinornis, and other related genera, of the suborder Dinornithes, found in New Zealand. They are allied to the apteryx and the ostrich. They were probably exterminated by the natives before New Zealand was discovered by Europeans. Some species were much larger than the ostrich. Origin: Native name. (06 Mar 1998)

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Lexicographical Neighbors of MOA

mnemonics mnemonics mnemonist mnemons Mnemosyne mnemotechnic mnemotechnical Mniaceae Mnium mnss blood-group system

MNSs blood group MN blood group antigens Mo MO moa moa MoAb moai moan moan

moaned moaner moaners moanful moaning moaningly moans moas moat moated

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