Emu: meaning, definitions and examples

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emu

 

[ หˆiหmuห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The emu is a large flightless bird native to Australia. It is the second-largest living bird in the world by height, after the ostrich. Emus are known for their long legs, long necks, and distinctive plumage, which consists of soft, hair-like feathers. These birds are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plants and insects. Emus play a significant role in Australian ecosystems as seed dispersers and are also farmed for their meat and oil.

Synonyms

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Examples of usage

  • The emu can run at speeds up to 30 mph.
  • Emus are often seen in open plains and forests.
  • The emu is a symbol of Australia.
  • In some cultures, emu oil is used for medicinal purposes.

Translations

Translations of the word "emu" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคฎเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Emu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emu

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒŸใƒฅใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmeu

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emu

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—๋ฎค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฅูŠู…ูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emu

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ธธ้น‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ emu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ emu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emu

Etymology

The word 'emu' is derived from the Portuguese word 'ema', which means 'large bird'. The term was later absorbed into the English language via French. Emus were named when European settlers arrived in Australia and encountered these unique birds. They have been part of the Australian landscape for thousands of years, and their importance is reflected in various aspects of Australian culture, folklore, and wildlife conservation efforts. The emu's distinctive characteristics have made it an iconic species in Australia, and it has gained international recognition due to its unique adaptations and role in the ecosystem.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,899, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.