rhea

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rhea

A rhea runs across the grassy plains of South America.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large, flightless bird: A tall, fast-running, flightless bird native to South America, similar to an ostrich but with three toes. There are two main species: the Greater Rhea and the Lesser Rhea.
    • A figure in Greek mythology: The Titaness daughter of Uranus and Gaia, wife of Cronus, and mother of several major Olympian gods including Zeus, Hera, and Poseidon. She is associated with fertility and motherhood.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Bird):
    • The rhea sprinted across the pampas.
    • We saw a flock of rheas at the wildlife reserve.
  • Noun (Mythology):
    • Rhea hid the infant Zeus from his father, Cronus.
    • In the myth, Rhea tricked Cronus by giving him a stone wrapped in swaddling clothes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Rhea americana": The scientific name for the Greater Rhea.
    • Rhea americana is the largest bird in South America.
  • "Rhea pennata": The scientific name for the Lesser or Darwin's Rhea.
    • Rhea pennata inhabits the arid regions of Patagonia.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rheic (adj): Pertaining to the bird rhea.
    • The farm specialized in rheic products like feathers and leather.
  • Rhea fiber: A term for the strong, coarse fibers from the rhea plant (ramie), unrelated to the bird but sharing the name.
    • The fabric was made from rhea fiber.
Synonyms
  • Nandu: A common name for the rhea bird, especially in South America.
    • The gauchos referred to the bird as a nandu.
  • Titaness: For the mythological figure, referring to her race of deities.
    • Rhea was one of the twelve Titans.
Related Phrases
  • Mother of the Gods: An epithet for Rhea in mythology.
    • Rhea, the Mother of the Gods, was widely venerated.
rhea

A rhea runs across the grassy plains of South America.

Noun
  1. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
  2. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
  3. fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

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