What is another word for raphus?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈafəs] (IPA) 
Raphus is a term that refers to the extinct bird known as the dodo. The word "raphus" is derived from the Greek word "raphos" which means "to sew" or "to stitch". There are several synonyms for the word "raphus", which include the following: Mauritius bird, dodaars, dronte, and Didus ineptus. The dodo was a flightless bird that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It became extinct in the late 1600s, due to hunting by humans, habitat destruction, and the introduction of non-native predators like rats and pigs. Despite its unfortunate demise, the dodo remains a fascinating and iconic species that continues to capture the imagination of people around the world.
