Ostrich

usgb/ˈɑːstrɪtʃ/
noun

A large African bird that can't fly but runs very fast.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world.
Visual representation of "ostrich" - A large African bird that can't fly but runs very fast

Often appears as...

  • ostrich eggs
  • ostrich feathers
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Speed reference

Ostriches are known for their speed, often alluded to when comparing fast runners.

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He's as quick as an ostrich on the racetrack.
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Flightlessness

Despite being a bird, ostriches cannot fly, which can be surprising.

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Despite its wings, the ostrich cannot take flight.
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Large size

Ostriches are the largest birds, used to describe something unusually big.

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My suitcase is like an ostrich, towering over the others.
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