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nandu Ornith.|ˈnænduː|
Also nandou.
[ad. Brazilian (Tupi-Guarani) nhandú, ñandú.]
A variety of ostrich (Rhea Americana) peculiar to South America.
1840Cuvier's Anim. Kingd. 233 The Nandou..or Ostrich of America, is about half the size of the African Ostrich. 1866Chambers's Encycl. VI. 656/2 The Nandu is shy and wary, but is successfully hunted by the Indians. |