1. a large flightless bird that lived in New Zealand and became extinct several centuries ago

Examples

• The moa was one of the largest birds that ever lived.
• Scientists have found moa bones in caves throughout New Zealand.
• The giant moa could reach heights of over ten feet.
• Moa extinction occurred before European settlers arrived in New Zealand.
• Museums display reconstructed moa skeletons to show their impressive size.
• The Maori people hunted moa for food and materials.