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Ratites.
Ratites - as a noun
Flightless birds having flat breastbones lacking a keel for attachment of flight muscles: ostriches; cassowaries; emus; moas; rheas; kiwis; elephant birds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
flightless birdratite birdHypernyms (Closely Related)
bird7Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
ostrich12struthio cameluscassowary17dromaius novaehollandiae
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emu5emu novaehollandiaeapteryx19kiwi11rhea7rhea americananandu6pterocnemia pennatarhea7aepyornis14elephant birdmoa5
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
carinate10Example Sentences
"The ratites have flat breastbones that lack the keel necessary for flight."
"The ratites' eggs are much larger than those of most birds."
"The ratites' feathers are loose and hair-like, giving them a unique appearance."
"The ratites' diet consists mainly of plants, insects, and small vertebrates."
"Ostriches are the largest ratites."
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Is RATITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ratites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATITES has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is RATITES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ratites is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.
Is RATITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ratites is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.
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