Uk English Meaning of ostrich
ostrich
Other Uk English words related to ostrich
Nearest Words of ostrich
- ostrich fern => Ostrich fern
- ostriferous => ostriferous
- ostrogoth => Ostrogoths
- ostrogothic => Ostrogothic
- ostrya => Hornbeam
- ostrya carpinifolia => Hornbeam
- ostrya virginiana => Hop hornbeam
- ostryopsis => Ostriopsis
- ostwald => Ostwald
- ostwald's theory of indicators => Ostwald's theory of indicators
Definitions and Meaning of ostrich in English
ostrich (n)
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand)
fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird
ostrich (n.)
A large bird of the genus Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers; and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight feet high.
FAQs About the word ostrich
ostrich
a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the san
alligator,antelope,Calfskin,chamois,Cowhide,crocodile,deerskin,doeskin,goatskin,Horsehide
hero,stalwart,brave,Daredevil
ostreophagist => Ostreaophagist, ostreidae => Oysters, ostreaculture => Oyster farming, ostreaceous => ostraceous, ostrea gigas => Pacific oyster,
