Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller: Emu novaehollandiae is the scientific name for the emu, a tall, flightless bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest living bird by height, after the ostrich.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The Emu novaehollandiae is an iconic bird of the Australian outback.
  • Scientists study the behavior of Emu novaehollandiae in its natural habitat.

Advanced Usage

• In binomial nomenclature: The term is used in scientific and zoological contexts to precisely identify the species, distinguishing it from other ratites (large flightless birds).
  • The specimen was classified as Emu novaehollandiae.

Variants and Related Words

• Emu (n): The common name for .
  • We saw an emu at the wildlife park.
• Dromaius novaehollandiae (n): A synonymous scientific name sometimes used for the same species.
  • Some references list the bird as Dromaius novaehollandiae.

Synonyms

• Emu: The common English name.
• Australian emu: A descriptive synonym specifying its origin.

Noun

1. large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller