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单词 emu
释义

emu

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noun

ˈē-(ˌ)myü How to pronounce emu (audio)
-mü
: a swift-running Australian ratite bird (Dromaius novae-hollandiae) with undeveloped wings that is smaller than the ostrich

Illustration of emu

Illustration of emu

emu

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abbreviation

electromagnetic unit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
That news comes as officials continued running tests on birds at the sanctuary, whose 250 acres is home to more than 1,500 animals, including tigers, bears, horses, bison, emu and alligators. Leon Stafford, ajc, 23 Aug. 2022 Ostriches are the fastest when compared with other birds on land like an emu or a roadrunner. Mythili Devarakonda, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022 An iPhone-hating emu lights up the internet for hilariously interrupting owner's phone. Jackie Castillo., CNN, 22 July 2022 Lauren recommends Taylor Blake’s TikTok channel and the viral videos of her emu, Emmanuel. Wired Staff, Wired, 21 July 2022 England has two new, unexpected celebrities — a 42-year-old chef, and a massive emu, who inadvertently teamed up to help catch a hit-and-run suspect who fled a crash scene after narrowly missing pedestrians and causing extensive damage. Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 27 July 2022 Instead, an emu puppet poked its beak in front of the studio camera, ignoring Fallon’s warnings to back away from the camera. Kenan Draughornestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2022 Don't start writing emu-shipping fanfiction, though. Elliot Lewis, NBC News, 19 July 2022 Stahl asked Holland if the need for protection might come into play, such as with the goose and her emu bodyguard? CBS News, 3 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

modification of Portuguese ema cassowary

First Known Use

Noun

1656, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

emu

noun

ˈē-ˌmyü How to pronounce emu (audio)
: a large fast-running Australian bird that cannot fly
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