ostrich

What is another word for ostrich? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Noun — A very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth.

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How to use ostrich

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

bury your head like an ostrich act like an ostrich

Etymology

From Middle English ostrich, via Old French ostruce, from Vulgar Latin roots combining "bird" and a word borrowed from Greek for the same bird — itself thought to come from "sparrow" plus "camel," describing its odd mix of bird and beast-like features.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ostrich” mean?

The word “ostrich” means a very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth. In plain terms, the huge flightless bird known for burying its head — also a figure of speech for someone who avoids facing reality.

How do you pronounce “ostrich”?

“Ostrich” is pronounced OS-trihch (/ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

How do you use “ostrich” in a sentence?

Here is “ostrich” used in a sentence: “An ostrich can outrun most predators despite being unable to fly.”

What part of speech is “ostrich”?

“Ostrich” is a noun.

Where does the word “ostrich” come from?

The word “ostrich” comes from Vulgar Latin.

Is “ostrich” a common word?

“Ostrich” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “ostrich” have?

“Ostrich” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a very large flightless African bird with long legs and neck, the fastest running bird on Earth.

Related words

cassowary emu kiwi nandu rhea tinamou

Nearby words

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