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struthious

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈstɹuːθiəs/

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adj

Meaning 1

like an ostrich or other ratite

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, natural-sciences, ornithology

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek στρουθίων (strouthíōn)bor. ▲ Latin strūthiocamēlusinflu. Latin strūthiō Latin -ōsus Old French -usbor. Middle English -ous English -ous English struthious From Latin strūthiō (“ostrich”) + English -ous (“relating to”).