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 rho |