Aepyornis
an extinct genus of rat-te birds, best known from the pleistocene epoch of madagascar, having m-ssive legs and rudimentary wings, and growing to a height of 8 feet (2.4 meters).
historical examples
lastly must be noted the extinct tall rat-te species of aepyornis with its several fancy genera.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 3, slice 7 various
birds of medium size, not having the heavy and m-ssive build of aepyornis.
extinct birds walter rothschild
noun
any of the large extinct flightless birds of the genus aepyornis, remains of which have been found in madagascar
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