emu
noun
a large, flightless, ratite bird, Emu (Dromaius ) novaehollandiae, of Australia, resembling the ostrich but smaller and having a feathered head and neck and rudimentary wings.
emus
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pluralof emu.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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In flightless birds, the number varies widely -- penguins have more than 40, while emus have none.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 12, 2024
During the colder months, the emus, which have a life expectancy of about 20 years, live in the garage at night with the option of exploring their enclosure during the day.
From BBC ● Dec. 22, 2023
The scientists also noted the shocking range of cat diets, characterizing them as "extreme generalist predators" who will feed off of animals as large as American bullfrogs, emus, green sea turtles and domestic cows.
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2023
We also visited OstrichLand USA, giggling as we took turns holding out pans of food for eager emus and ostriches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 22, 2023
She knew the Latin phrase “tempus fugit,” which means “time flies,” like a bird—but there were flightless birds, after all: ostriches and emus and dodos and so on.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
