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

Definition categories: animal, ratite