ostrich
A large flightless bird of the order Struthioniformes.
Other meanings
The most widespread species of that order, known as the common ostrich (Struthio camelus).
One who buries their head in the sand instead of acknowledging problems.
Related words
- ostrichitis
- ostrichize
- ostrichy
- ostrich dinosaur
- ostrich fern
- ostrich instruction
- ostrichism
- ostrichlike
- ostrich policy
- ostrich politics
- osturducken
Word history
From Ancient Greek "στρουθοκᾰ́μηλος".
Where this comes from
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