rhea
1. [ noun ] (zoology) smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Straits of Magellan
Synonyms: Pterocnemia_pennata nandu
Related terms: ratite Pterocnemia
2. [ noun ] (Greek mythology,religion) fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor
Related terms: Titaness Agdistis
3. [ noun ] Woman's first name, popularity rank in the U.S. is 960
4. [ noun ] Last name, frequency rank in the U.S. is 3277
5. [ noun ] (zoology) larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
Synonyms: Rhea_americana
Related terms: ratite genus_Rhea
Similar spelling:   Rhue
  Rhee
  Rh
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