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Rhea Definition & Meaning

rhea
noun
  1. fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor
  2. smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan
  3. larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia

"Rhea" in song lyrics

See how rhea is used in real songs:

  • "aepyornis maximus rhea"
    AOL — AOL
  • "caroline rhea"
    AOL — AOL
  • "goddess rhea"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "rhea"

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Frequently asked questions

What does rhea mean?
fertility goddess in ancient Greek mythology; wife of Cronus and mother of Zeus; identified with Roman Ops and Cybele of ancient Asia Minor smaller of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Peru to Strait of Magellan larger of two tall fast-running flightless birds similar to ostriches but three-toed; found from Brazil to Patagonia
What part of speech is rhea?
Rhea is a noun.
How many definitions does rhea have?
Rhea has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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