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rhea

 

[ หˆriหษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

Rhea refers to a large, flightless bird native to South America, belonging to the family Rheidae. These birds are known for their long legs, large bodies, and long necks. They are similar in appearance to ostriches but are smaller in size.

Synonyms

flightless bird, ratite

Examples of usage

  • The rhea can run at speeds of up to 40 miles per hour.
  • I spotted a rhea while visiting a wildlife sanctuary in Argentina.
  • Rhea eggs are larger than chicken eggs and have a thicker shell.
Context #2 | Noun

mythology

In mythology, Rhea is a Titaness, daughter of Gaia and Uranus, and the mother of the gods, including Zeus, Hestia, and Hera. She is often associated with fertility and motherhood in Greek mythology.

Synonyms

Titaness, goddess

Examples of usage

  • Rhea hid her youngest child, Zeus, from Cronus to protect him.
  • The ancient Greeks worshipped Rhea as a goddess of fertility.
  • In art, Rhea is often depicted with a chariot drawn by lions.

Translations

Translations of the word "rhea" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rhea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฟเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rhea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rhea

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rhea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใ‚ข

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rhรฉa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์•„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูŠุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rea

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้›ทไบš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rhea

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rea

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rea

Etymology

The word 'rhea' comes from Latin 'Rhea', which was derived from the Greek 'Rhea', itself a derivative of the word 'rheia', meaning 'to flow'. In ornithology, the term was adopted in the early 19th century to designate the large, flightless birds found in South America. The mythological reference to Rhea originates from ancient Greek culture, where she was revered as a mother goddess and associated with fertility, motherhood, and the earth. The dual usage of the term showcases the rich interplay between natural and mythological history, as both reflect human fascination with the world around us and our explanations of its mysteries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,671, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.