Dromaius novaehollandiae

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller: "Dromaius novaehollandiae" is the scientific name for the emu, a tall, long-necked, flightless bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest living bird by height, after the ostrich.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The dromaius novaehollandiae is an iconic symbol of the Australian outback.
    • Scientists study the behavior of dromaius novaehollandiae to understand flightless bird evolution.
Advanced Usage
  • In scientific/biological contexts: The term "Dromaius novaehollandiae" is used in formal taxonomy and academic writing to refer specifically to the emu species.
    • The genus Dromaius contains only one extant species, Dromaius novaehollandiae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Emu (n): The common name for Dromaius novaehollandiae.
    • The emu appears on the Australian coat of arms.
  • Dromaius (n): The genus name to which the emu belongs.
  • Ratite (n): A biological group of large, flightless birds that includes the emu, ostrich, cassowary, rhea, and kiwi.
Synonyms
  • Emu: The standard English common name.
  • Australian emu: A more specific common name.
Related Phrases
  • Emu war: A historical reference to a 1932 military operation in Western Australia against emus.
    • The "Emu War" is a famous, if peculiar, event involving dromaius novaehollandiae.
Noun
  1. large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller

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