(n.) A genus of birds allied to the gallinules, but having rudimentary wings and incapable of flight. Notornis Mantelli was first known as a fossil bird of New Zealand, but subsequently a few individuals were found living on the southern island. It is supposed to be now nearly or quite extinct.
NOTORNIS
Meaning of NOTORNIS in English
Webster's English dictionary. Английский словарь Webster. 2012