noun
rhea
REE-uh
noun
1
A large flightless South American bird related to the ostrich and emu.
"The rhea can run at impressive speeds despite being unable to fly."
name
1
A female given name, from the name of the Greek Titan goddess Rhea, mother of Zeus.
"Her parents named her Rhea after the mythological mother of the gods."
How to Use Rhea
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large flightless bird from South America, and also a woman's first name.
Word Forms
rheas plural
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Etymology
The bird was scientifically named after Rhea, the Greek Titan and mother of Zeus.