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Dinornithidae

Definition:

The Dinornithidae is a family of extinct flightless birds, commonly known as moas. They were native to New Zealand and the surrounding islands.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: Dinornithidae

Senses and Usages:

1. Sense:

   The Dinornithidae refers to a family of extinct birds that lived in New Zealand.

   Sample Sentence:

   The largest species of the Dinornithidae could grow up to 3.6 meters in height.

2. Sense:

   The Dinornithidae includes several genera, such as Dinornis and Emeus.

   Sample Sentence:

   Fossils from various genera within the Dinornithidae family have provided valuable information about New Zealand's prehistoric avian fauna.

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