kiwi

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun climbing vine native to China; cultivated in New Zealand for its fuzzy edible fruit with green meat
  2. noun a native or inhabitant of New Zealand
  3. noun fuzzy brown egg-shaped fruit with slightly tart green flesh

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori kiwi.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Chinese gooseberry, kiwi vine, Actinidia chinensis, Actinidia deliciosa

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