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Kiwi vs Iwi - What's the difference?

kiwi | iwi |

As nouns the difference between kiwi and iwi

is that kiwi is a flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand while iwi is a Maori tribe.

As an adjective Kiwi

is of or from New Zealand.

kiwi

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A flightless bird of the genus Apteryx native to New Zealand.
  • (person from New Zealand).
  • A New Zealand dollar.
  • A kiwi fruit.
  • Usage notes

    * When used to describe people, Kiwi is usually capitalised. * The plural is usually kiwis''; sometimes, ''kiwi is found as an (invariant) plural form.

    Synonyms

    * (kiwi fruit) Chinese gooseberry (dated), kiwi fruit

    References

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    iwi

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (NZ) A Maori tribe.
  • * 1996 , Diane Bell, Renate Klein, Radically speaking: feminism reclaimed (page 505)
  • Through her, the women of my iwi are also beautiful, strong and powerful.
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