Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Ratite.
Ratite - 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)
birdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
ostrichstruthio cameluscassowarydromaius novaehollandiae
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emuemu novaehollandiaeapteryxkiwirhearhea americananandupterocnemia pennatarheaaepyorniselephant birdmoa
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
carinateRatite - as an adjective
Pertaining to the order struthioniformes (as opposed to carinate).
Example Sentences
"The ostrich is a well-known ratite bird."
"Emus and cassowaries are also ratites."
"The kiwi is a small ratite found in New Zealand."
"The extinction of the moa resulted in the loss of a giant ratite species."
"The ratite family includes rheas, ostriches, emus, kiwis, and cassowaries."
Word Game Points
Is RATITE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ratite is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
RATITE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.
Is RATITE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, ratite is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordRATITE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.
Is RATITE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ratite is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordRATITE has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.
