Ostrich
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ostrich is a noun meaning (ornithology) A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
Meaning
(ornithology) A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) One who buries their head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.
- (golf) The hypothetical completion of a hole five strokes under par (a quintuple birdie, quadruple eagle, triple albatross, or double condor).
- (obsolete) The rhea.
Example Sentences
The Lengua Indians of the Gran Chaco love to hunt the ostrich
Word Forms
- ostriches
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bird, eggshell, herl, harl, sand, estridge.
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