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rhea, nandu, Pterocnemia pennata | smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan | |
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rhea, Rhea americana | larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia | |
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ramie, ramee, Chinese silk plant, China grass, Boehmeria nivea, rhea, Chinese silk | tall perennial herb of tropical Asia with dark green leaves; cultivated for the fiber from its woody stems that resembles flax | |
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Rhea | fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor |