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RATITES

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There is 1 meaning of the word 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 bird
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bird
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
carinate

Example 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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Word Game Points

Is RATITES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ratites is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

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 Word
RATITES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RATITES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, ratites is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RATITES has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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