Struthioniformes

1 of 2

plural noun

Stru·​thi·​on·​i·​for·​mes
: an order of tall terrestrial birds (superorder Neognathae) comprising the ostriches and related extinct birds

Struthioniformes

2 of 2
"

taxonomic synonym of tinamiformes

Word History

Etymology

Plural noun

New Latin, from Struthion-, Struthio + -iformes

New Latin, from Struthion-, Struthio + -iformes

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

  • More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
  • Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
  • Advanced search features
  • Ad free!

Dictionary Entries Near Struthioniformes

Cite this Entry

“Struthioniformes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Struthioniformes. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!