rhea
(noun)
noun
1. fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor
Definition categories: person
2. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
Similar word(s): nandu
Definition categories: animal, ratite
3. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia