Kĭ'vi-kĭ'vi or Kĭ'wi-kĭ'wi, n.

n. A bird of the genus Apteryx (A. Australis), found in New Zealand, bearing some resemblance in its general form to the penguin. It is nocturnal in its habits, and is hunted by the natives by torch-light for the purpose of obtaining its skin, which is highly prized by them for the dresses of their chiefs. See APTERYX. Baird.