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ostrich
nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/ɐvɨʃˈtɾuʃ/a·ves·truz
Definition
1A large, flightless bird native to Africa, with long legs and a long neck, the largest living bird species.
Usage examples
“The ostrich laid an enormous egg. / Ostriches can run faster than horses.”
Common combinations
ostrich farmostrich eggostrich feather
Idiomatic expressions
- ostrich policy