ostrich — A very large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck, long legs, and ability to run very fast.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A very large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck, long legs, and ability to run very fast.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/
Example Sentences
- My boss is such an ostrich; he refuses to acknowledge any problems in the company.
- Ostriches can run up to 70 kilometers per hour, faster than most horses!
- Contrary to popular belief, ostriches don't actually bury their heads in the sand.
ostrich
NOUN[/ˈɔːstrɪtʃ/]
A very large flightless bird native to Africa, known for its long neck, long legs, and ability to run very fast.
The ostrich sprints across the savanna faster than the jeep chasing it.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French ostruce, derived from Latin avis struthio, combining avis (bird) and struthio (ostrich, from Greek strouthion, originally meaning 'sparrow').
Breakdown
avi- (bird, Latin) + struthio (ostrich, from Greek strouthos meaning 'sparrow')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My boss is such an ostrich; he refuses to acknowledge any problems in the company.”
“Ostriches can run up to 70 kilometers per hour, faster than most horses!”
“Contrary to popular belief, ostriches don't actually bury their heads in the sand.”
“He's been acting like an ostrich about his tax problems, hoping they'll just disappear.”
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