What is another word for apterygidae?
Pronunciation: [ˈaptəɹˌɪd͡ʒɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Apterygidae is a family of flightless birds found only in New Zealand. While there are no official synonyms for this word, it can be broken down into its Greek roots to find related terms. Apterygidae comes from "apteron," meaning wingless, and "gidas," meaning a bird of prey. Synonyms for "wingless" might include "flightless," "unwinged," or "de-winged." Terms related to birds might include "avian," "ornithological," or "feathery." Additionally, specific names for different species within the Apterygidae family would also be considered synonyms, such as the kiwi bird or the great spotted kiwi.
