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