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Cassowary

Noun

Sense 1: A large flightless bird native to the tropical forests of New Guinea and northeastern Australia, with a vivid blue face and neck, a tall casque on top of its head, and sharp claws on its feet.

Example sentences:

• The colorful cassowary is known for its distinctive appearance and intimidating stature.
• We were lucky enough to spot a cassowary while trekking through the dense rainforest.

Sense 2: The meat of a cassowary, used as food by some indigenous people of New Guinea and Australia.

Example sentences:

• The locals prepared a traditional dish using cassowary as the main ingredient.
• During the festival, the villagers enjoy a feast of roasted cassowary.

Adjective

Sense: Pertaining to or characteristic of the cassowary.

Example sentence:

• The cassowary feathers were used to create intricate traditional costumes.

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