weka

/ˈwɛkə/
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Other forms: wekas

Definitions of weka
  1. noun
    flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting
    synonyms: maori hen, wood hen
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    type of:
    rail
    any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
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