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noun • a person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth (a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand) • fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird | ||||||||
| 44% | 10 | This word refers to the behavioral characteristic of an ostrich burying its head in the sand | ||||||
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| 43% | 10 | Burying or burying away painful memories | ||||||
adjective satellite • restrictive of action | ||||||||
Bird Burying Its Head In The Sand Crossword Clue
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OSTRICH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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OSTRICH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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