1. <noun> A person from New Zealand. The term is very commonly used because the alternative, "New Zealander", is perceived as being kind of
long and cumbersome.
2. <adjective> From, of or relating to New Zealand. This term is very commonly used because the country of New Zealand doesn't really have any other adjective ("New Zealandic" or "New Zealandish" are not correct).
3. <noun> A
small,
brown flightless
bird indigenous to New Zealand. A common national symbol for New Zealand.
4. <noun> A fruit (also known as a "kiwifruit", a "Chinese gooseberry" or a "melonette") which originates from southern China, but is today grown in many parts of the world, notably
Italy and New Zealand.
1. Kiwis have
cooler accents than Aussies!
2. A Kiwi family moved in next
door.
3. I'd love to see a kiwi in the wild.
4. A
single kiwi isn't much of a lunch!