Definition/Meaning of ostrich

• English - Noun: ostrich ( plural ostriches ) A large flightless bird ( Struthio camelus ) native to Africa . Translations
• English - Etymology: From Anglo-Norman ostrige and Old French ostruce , from Latin avis ( “ bird ” ) + strūthiō ( “ ostrich ” ).
• English - Pronunciation: ( Received Pronunciation ) IPA (key) : /ˈɒs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ , /ˈɒs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ ; enPR: ŏs'trĭch , ŏs'trĭj ( General American ) IPA (key) : /ˈɔs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ , /ˈɑs.tɹɪt͡ʃ/ , /ˈɔs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ , /ˈɑs.tɹɪd͡ʒ/ ; enPR: ôs'trĭch , ŏs'trĭch , ôs'trĭj , ŏs'trĭj
• English - See also: cassowary emu nandu rhea
• English - External links: Ostrich on Wikipedia . Wikipedia