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1. (adj.) ratite
having a flat, unkeeled sternum, as an ostrich, cassowary, emu, or moa.
2. (n.) ratite
a bird having a ratite sternum.
Etymology: (1875–80; < L rat(is) raft + -ite2)
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1. (noun) ratite, ratite bird, flightless bird
flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) ratite
of or pertaining to the Ratitae
2. (noun) ratite
one of the Ratitae
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