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ostrich    音标拼音: ['ɔstrɪtʃ]
n. 鸵鸟

鸵鸟

ostrich
n 1: 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)
2: fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet;
largest living bird [synonym: {ostrich}, {Struthio camelus}]

ostrich \os"trich\ ([o^]s"trich), n. [OE. ostriche, ostrice, OF.
ostruche, ostruce, F. autruche, L. avis struthio; avis bird
struthio ostrich, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? bird, sparrow. Cf.
{Aviary}, {Struthious}.] [Formerly written also {estrich}.]
(Zool.)
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.
[1913 Webster]

Note: The South African ostrich ({Struthio australis}) and
the Asiatic ostrich are considered distinct species by
some authors. Ostriches are now domesticated in South
Africa in large numbers for the sake of their plumes.
The body of the male is covered with elegant black
plumose feathers, while the wings and tail furnish the
most valuable white plumes.
[1913 Webster]

{Ostrich farm}, a farm on which ostriches are bred for the
sake of their feathers, oil, eggs, etc.

{Ostrich farming}, the occupation of breeding ostriches for
the sake of their feathers, etc.

{Ostrich fern} (Bot.) a kind of fern ({Onoclea
Struthiopteris}), the tall fronds of which grow in a
circle from the rootstock. It is found in alluvial soil in
Europe and North America.
[1913 Webster]

Ostrich
(Lam. 4:3), the rendering of Hebrew pl. enim; so called from its
greediness and gluttony. The allusion here is to the habit of
the ostrich with reference to its eggs, which is thus described:
"The outer layer of eggs is generally so ill covered that they
are destroyed in quantities by jackals, wild-cats, etc., and
that the natives carry them away, only taking care not to leave
the marks of their footsteps, since, when the ostrich comes and
finds that her nest is discovered, she crushes the whole brood,
and builds a nest elsewhere." In Job 39:13 this word in the
Authorized Version is the rendering of a Hebrew word (notsah)
which means "feathers," as in the Revised Version. In the same
verse the word "peacocks" of the Authorized Version is the
rendering of the Hebrew pl. renanim, properly meaning
"ostriches," as in the Revised Version. (See {OWL} [1].)


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  • Ostrich - Wikipedia
    Ostriches are large flightless birds Two living species are recognised, the common ostrich, native to large parts of sub-Saharan Africa, and the Somali ostrich, native to the Horn of Africa
  • Ostrich | Habitat, Food, Facts | Britannica
    ostrich, (Struthio camelus), large flightless bird found only in open country in Africa The largest living bird, an adult male may be 2 75 metres (about 9 feet) tall—almost half of its height is neck —and weigh more than 150 kg (330 pounds); the female is somewhat smaller
  • Ostrich Fact Sheet | Blog | Nature - PBS
    Ostriches are the largest and heaviest birds in the world Given their weight, they are flightless and cannot fly into the sky Instead, ostriches are great runners and are able to reach speeds
  • Ostrich | National Geographic Kids
    The ostrich is the tallest and the heaviest of all birds While the huge ostrich is a bird, it does not fly Instead it runs One stride can cover up to 16 feet (4 9 meters)—about the length of
  • Ostrich facts: The worlds largest bird | Live Science
    Ostriches are large, flightless birds that have long legs and a long neck that protrudes from a round body Males have bold black-and-white coloring that they use to attract females
  • Ostrich Birds - Facts, Diet Habitat Information - Animal Corner
    The Ostrich (Struthio camelus – meaning ‘camel-like’) is the world’s largest flightless bird which is native to the savannas and grasslands of South Africa It has also been introduced to Australia
  • Ostrich - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    The ostrich (Struthio camelus) is a large flightless bird that lives in Africa They are the largest living bird species , and have the biggest eggs of all living birds Ostriches do not fly, but can run faster than any other bird
  • Ostrich - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
    Ostriches are large, flightless birds with long legs, long necks, and light airy feathers They are simply massive birds, both in height and in weight To make up for their inability to fly, ostriches are capable of running and kicking with their powerful legs Read on to learn about the ostrich
  • Ostrich: Fascinating Facts About Ostriches | AnimalGator
    The ostrich is an iconic bird known for its remarkable size, speed, and distinctive appearance As the largest bird on the planet, ostriches have fascinated humans for centuries, from ancient civilizations to modern wildlife enthusiasts
  • Ostrich Facts | Ostriches | African Animals - Animal Fact Guide
    The ostrich is the world's largest and heaviest bird With long, muscular legs, ostriches can run up to 70 km h (43 mph) Learn more at Animal Fact Guide!





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