Ostrich (Noun)
Meaning 1
Fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The ostrich is known for its impressive running speed, reaching up to 45 miles per hour.
- Despite its size, the ostrich has incredibly powerful legs that enable it to cover great distances.
- Ostriches are often seen roaming the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa.
- With its long neck and strong, two-toed feet, the ostrich is an intriguing sight to behold.
- Farmers often raise ostriches for their valuable eggs, which can be used as decorative objects or as a source of nutritious egg white and yolk.
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Meaning 2
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.