emu
1 synonym for emu, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A large flightless Australian bird, second only to the ostrich in height, with shaggy grey-brown feathers.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
electromagnetic unit
How to use emu
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
wild emu
emu feathers
emu farm
Etymology
Likely from Portuguese ema, originally used for the cassowary and later applied to the emu and ostrich too.
Full origin of emu →Frequently asked questions
What does “emu” mean?
The word “emu” means a large flightless Australian bird, second only to the ostrich in height, with shaggy grey-brown feathers. In plain terms, australia's big flightless bird, like a smaller, shaggier cousin of the ostrich.
How do you pronounce “emu”?
“Emu” is pronounced EEM-yoo (/ˈim(j)u/ in IPA).
How do you use “emu” in a sentence?
Here is “emu” used in a sentence: “A herd of wild emus crossed the outback road.”
What part of speech is “emu”?
“Emu” is a noun.
Where does the word “emu” come from?
The word “emu” comes from Portuguese. Likely from Portuguese ema, originally used for the cassowary and later applied to the emu and ostrich too.
Is “emu” a common word?
“Emu” is an uncommon word in modern English.
