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(noun) larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia |
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Synonyms: Rhea americana |
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Related Words: flightless bird, ratite, ratite bird |
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(noun) smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Straits of Magellan |
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Synonyms: Pterocnemia pennata, nandu |
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Related Words: flightless bird, ratite, ratite bird |
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(noun) fertility goddess in ancient mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor |
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Related Words: Agdistis, Titaness |
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