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Noun

larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia

smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan

fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor

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Synonyms:
Rhea americana nandu Pterocnemia pennata Rhea

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magna mater cybele dindymene great mother mater turrita ops agdistis romulus zeus rhea

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