Definition of ratite - Rhyme Finder

Definitions

Noun

flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds

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Synonyms

flightless bird ratite bird

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Antonyms

carinate

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More General Terms

bird

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More Specific Terms

aepyornis apteryx cassowary Dromaius novaehollandiae elephant bird emu Emu novaehollandiae kiwi moa nandu ostrich Pterocnemia pennata rhea Rhea americana Struthio camelus

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