n. [ Maori kaka a parrot; -- so named from its note. ] (Zool.) A New Zealand parrot of the genus Nestor, especially the brown parrot (Nestor meridionalis). [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ The mountain kaka, or kea (Nestor notabilis), is remarkable for having recently acquired carnivorous habits. It attacks and kills lambs and pigs, sometimes doing great damage. [ 1913 Webster ]

Night kaka. (Zool.) The kakapo. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. (Zool.) A singular nocturnal parrot (Strigops habroptilus), native of New Zealand. It lives in holes during the day, but is active at night. It resembles an owl in its colors and general appearance. It has large wings, but can fly only a short distance. Called also owl parrot, night parrot, and night kaka. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. A kind of wood common in Demerara, durable in salt water, because not subject to the depredations of the sea worm and barnacle. [ 1913 Webster ]