"cassowary" as noun
1 - A 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.
cassowary
/ˈkæs.ə.ˌwɛɹ.i/
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The cassowary is a large, flightless bird native to tropical forests in New Guinea and northeastern Australia. It is known for its distinctive appearance, with a small head, large wings, and a long, curved beak. Cassowaries are herbivores and primarily eat fruits, leaves, and other plant matter. They are also known for their aggressive behavior and can be dangerous to humans.
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Synonyms
1 - strange
2 - peculiar
3 - odd
4 - bizarre
5 - unusual
6 - eccentric
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Antonyms
1 - light
2 - small
3 - gentle
4 - calm
5 - peaceful
6 - quiet
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1 - The vibrant wattle of the cassowary is often mistaken for just another colorful feature.
1 - La vibrante papada del casuario a menudo se confunde con solo otro rasgo colorido.
2 - This is the most contentious question in cassowary biology.
2 - Es la pregunta más peliaguda de la biología del casuario .
3 - And in fact, he used the cassowary as an example.
3 - Normalmente usaba a los casuarios como ejemplo.
4 - If you are lucky you can see the cassowary crossing the road.
4 - Si tienes suerte, se puede ver el casuario cruzar la carretera.
5 - Is that you fired this cassowary , because I can see nothing.
5 - Es porque estás transfiriendo este casuario , porque no veo nada allí.
6 - He was being chased by a belligerent cassowary .
6 - Él estaba siendo perseguido por un casuario beligerante.
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