Struthio

noun

Stru·​thio

ˈstrüthē(ˌ)ō,

-üt͟h-

: a genus (the type of the family Struthionidae) of birds comprising the African ostriches

struthioid

ˈ⸗⸗ˌȯid

adjective or noun

Word History

Etymology

New Latin Struthion-, Struthio, from Late Latin, ostrich, irregular from Greek strouthos ostrich, sparrow; perhaps akin to Old English thrysce thrush

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