any of several flightless, ratite birds of the genus Apteryx, of New Zealand, allied to the extinct moas.

Also called Chinese gooseberry. the egg-sized, edible berry of the Chinese gooseberry, having fuzzy brownish skin and slightly tart green flesh.

Slang .

a member of an air service, as in World War I, who is confined to ground duty.

a former pilot or member of a flight crew.

Informal . a New Zealander.