cassowary

/ˈkæs.əˌwɛɹ.i/

KÆS · əwɛɹ · i (3 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

Any large flightless bird of the genus Casuarius that is native to Australia and New Guinea, has a characteristic bony crest on its head, and can be very dangerous.

Etymology

From Malay kasuari.