Meaning
A large flightless parrot, Strigops habroptilus, with greenish plumage, that is nocturnal and native to New Zealand.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Etymology tree Māori kāredup. Māori kākā Proto-Polynesian *po Māori pō Māori kākāpōbor. English kakapo Borrowed from Māori kākāpō.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
owl parrot
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2024.