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Kiwi Definition, Pronunciation, and Usage Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：New Zealander (Kiwi)
Kiwi
/ˈkiː.wi/
n.
A friendly and informal name for a person from New Zealand.
New Zealander
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/ˌnjuː ˈziː.lən.dər/
n.
An informal and affectionate term for a person from New Zealand, reflecting national pride and friendliness.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
Onomatopoeic from Maori 'kiwi', imitating the bird's shrill call. No Greek or Latin roots.
💡 Mnemonic
Picture a kiwi bird with a key hanging from its beak—the key to New Zealand's unique identity.
📖 Example
My roommate Mark is a Kiwi, and he loves to tell us stories about growing up in New Zealand.
My roommate Mark is a New Zealander, and he loves to tell us stories about growing up in New Zealand.
🔗 Collocations
proud Kiwi – A New Zealander who feels strong national pride.
Kiwi culture – The customs, traditions, and lifestyle of New Zealand.
Kiwi accent – The distinctive way New Zealanders pronounce English.
🔄 Synonyms
New Zealander (n.) – A person from New Zealand.
NZer (n.) – Abbreviation for a person from New Zealand.
Kiwis (n.) – The plural form, referring to New Zealanders collectively.
📖 Cultural Story
The kiwi bird is New Zealand's national emblem. The nickname 'Kiwi' for New Zealanders became popular during World War I, used by Australian and British soldiers.
Meaning 2：kiwi fruit (Kiwi)
Kiwi
/ˈkiː.wi/
n.
A small, oval fruit with brown fuzzy skin, bright green flesh, and tiny black seeds, tasting sweet and tangy.
kiwi fruit
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/ˈkiː.wi ˌfruːt/
n.
A small, oval fruit with fuzzy brown skin, bright green flesh, and tiny black seeds, known for its sweet-tangy taste and high vitamin C content.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
For a healthy breakfast, I often add sliced kiwi and berries to my yogurt.
For a healthy breakfast, I often add sliced kiwi fruit and berries to my yogurt.
🔗 Collocations
sliced kiwi – Kiwi fruit cut into thin pieces for eating or garnishing.
kiwi smoothie – A blended drink made with kiwi fruit, often combined with yogurt or milk.
kiwi skin – The fuzzy brown outer layer of the fruit, which is edible but often removed.
🔄 Synonyms
kiwifruit (n.) – Another common name for the fruit.
Chinese gooseberry (n.) – An older name for kiwi fruit, originating from its native China.
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