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rhea

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Noun — A large flightless South American bird related to the ostrich and emu.

Etymology

The bird was scientifically named after Rhea, the Greek Titan and mother of Zeus.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rhea” mean?

The word “rhea” means a large flightless South American bird related to the ostrich and emu. In plain terms, a large flightless bird from South America, and also a woman's first name.

How do you pronounce “rhea”?

“Rhea” is pronounced REE-uh (/ˈɹiːə/ in IPA).

How do you use “rhea” in a sentence?

Here is “rhea” used in a sentence: “The rhea can run at impressive speeds despite being unable to fly.”

What part of speech is “rhea”?

Depending on how it is used, “rhea” can be a noun and a name.

Where does the word “rhea” come from?

The word “rhea” comes from Greek. The bird was scientifically named after Rhea, the Greek Titan and mother of Zeus.

How many meanings does “rhea” have?

“Rhea” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large flightless South American bird related to the ostrich and emu.

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