Definitions for EMU
ˈi myuemu

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. electromagnetic unit, emunoun

   any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism

2. emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, Emu novaehollandiaenoun

   large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. emunoun

   A large flightless bird native to Australia.

2. emunoun

   electromagnetic unit.

3. Etymology: Probably from ema, perhaps from.

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1. Emu

   The emu (; Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the second-tallest living bird after its ratite relative the ostrich. It is endemic to Australia where it is the largest native bird and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. The emu's range covers most of mainland Australia, but the Tasmanian, Kangaroo Island and King Island subspecies became extinct after the European settlement of Australia in 1788. Emus are soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds with long necks and legs, and can reach up to 1.9 metres (6.2 ft) in height. Emus can travel great distances, and when necessary can sprint at 48 km/h (30 mph); they forage for a variety of plants and insects, but have been known to go for weeks without eating. They drink infrequently, but take in copious amounts of water when the opportunity arises. Breeding takes place in May and June, and fighting among females for a mate is common. Females can mate several times and lay several clutches of eggs in one season. The male does the incubation; during this process he hardly eats or drinks and loses a significant amount of weight. The eggs hatch after around eight weeks, and the young are nurtured by their fathers. They reach full size after around six months, but can remain as a family unit until the next breeding season. The emu is an important cultural icon of Australia, appearing on the coat of arms and various coins. The bird features prominently in Indigenous Australian mythology. The bird is sufficiently common for it to be rated as a least-concern species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Despite this, some local populations are listed as endangered, with subspecies such as the Tasmanian emu going extinct by the 1800s. Threats to their survival include predation of their eggs, roadkills, and fragmentation of their habitats.

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1. emu

   An emu is a large flightless bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest living bird by height after the ostrich. It has a long neck, small wings, and powerful legs for running at high speeds. The emu is an omnivore and its diet includes both plants and insects.

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1. Emunoun

   a large Australian bird, of two species (Dromaius Novae-Hollandiae and D. irroratus), related to the cassowary and the ostrich. The emu runs swiftly, but is unable to fly

2. Etymology: [Cf. Pg. ema ostrich, F. mou, meu, emu.]

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1. Emu

   The emu is the largest bird native to Australia and the only extant member of the genus Dromaius. It is the second-largest extant bird in the world by height, after its ratite relative, the ostrich. There are three subspecies of emus in Australia. The emu is common over most of mainland Australia, although it avoids heavily populated areas, dense forest, and arid areas. The soft-feathered, brown, flightless birds reach up to 2 metres in height. They have long thin necks and legs. Emus can travel great distances at a fast, economical trot and, if necessary, can sprint at 50 km/h. Their long legs allow them to take strides of up to 275 centimetres They are opportunistically nomadic and may travel long distances to find food; they feed on a variety of plants and insects, but have been known to go for weeks without food. Emus ingest stones, glass shards and bits of metal to grind food in the digestive system. They drink infrequently, but take in copious fluids when the opportunity arises. Emus will sit in water and are also able to swim. They are curious birds who are known to follow and watch other animals and humans. Emus do not sleep continuously at night but in several short stints sitting down.

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1. Emu

   Emeu, ē′mū, n. a genus of running birds or Ratitæ in the cassowary family, belonging to Australia.—n. E′mu-wren, a small Australian bird of genus Stipiturus. [Port. ema, an ostrich.]

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1. EMU

   What does EMU stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the EMU acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

2. Emu

   Emu vs. Emulsion -- In this Grammar.com article you will learn the differences between the words Emu and Emulsion.

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1. • Ratite Bird
   • Unit Of Measurement

Anagrams for EMU »

1. meu

2. ume

How to pronounce EMU?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of EMU in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of EMU in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=EMU
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Emu
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emu
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/EMU
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=EMU
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=EMU