piopio

/ ˈpiːɒpiːɒ /

noun

1. a New Zealand thrush, Turnagra capensis , thought to be extinct

Word History and Origins

Origin of piopio¹

Māori, of imitative origin

Example Sentences

They found that the cells in the fruit fly's tracheal system are connected to the extracellular matrix by the proteins Dumpy and Piopio.

From Science Daily

The enzyme acts like a pair of scissors, cutting up the Piopio protein and breaking the cell-matrix bonds.

From Science Daily