Noun: cassowary 'ka-su,we-ree [N. Amer], ka-su-wu-ree [Brit]
- Large black flightless bird of Australia and New Guinea having a horny head crest
"Cassowaries are known for their powerful legs and sharp claws"
Derived forms: cassowaries
Type of: flightless bird, ratite, ratite bird
Part of: Casuarius, genus Casuarius
Encyclopedia: Cassowary, Queensland