单词 | rhea |
释义 | Word Frequency rhea(ˈrɪə) noun either of two large fast-running flightless birds, Rhea americana or Pterocnemia pennata, inhabiting the open plains of S South America: order Rheiformes. They are similar to but smaller than the ostrich, having three-toed feet and a completely feathered body Also called: nandoo, nandu. ratite Word origin C19: New Latin; arbitrarily named after Rhea1Word Frequency Rhea 1(ˈrɪə) noun Greek mythology a Titaness, wife of Cronus and mother of several of the gods, including Zeus: a fertility goddess Roman counterpart: Ops Word Frequency Rhea 2(ˈrɪə) noun the second largest satellite of the planet Saturn, discovered by Cassini in 1672; diameter 1530 km |
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