rhea

See also: Rhea and Rhéa

English

greater rhea Rhea americana, southern Argentina

Etymology 1

From Rhea (the mother of Zeus in Greek mythology), from Ancient Greek Ῥέα (Rhéa).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɹiːə/

Noun

rhea (plural rheas)

  1. A large flightless bird of the genus Rhea, native to South America.
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Noun

rhea

  1. A flax plant; ramie (Boehmeria nivea).

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