rhea

Everyday

1. A large flightless bird from South America, like a small ostrich or emu, with grey-brown feathers and long legs, which runs fast. tree →
2. (myth, a name) Rhea was a Titan in Greek myths, the mother of Zeus. tree →
3. Rhea is also a moon of Saturn, and a girl's name. tree →

In the lessons

In nature lessons, rheas live on the grasslands (pampas) of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay; the father sits on the eggs and cares for the chicks. In Greek myths and space lessons, Rhea is a Titan and the second-largest moon of Saturn. Phrases: «greater rhea», «lesser rhea», «flightless birds».

Examples

• The rhea is a big bird that cannot fly. tree →
• Rheas live on the pampas in South America. tree →
• The male rhea looks after the eggs. tree →
• Rheas, ostriches and emus are all flightless birds. tree →
• In Greek myths, Rhea was the mother of Zeus. tree →
• Rhea is one of Saturn's many moons. tree →
• Hestia was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea. tree →

Note

Plural «rheas». Pronounced REE-a. Capital R for the Titan and the moon. Trap: rhea vs emu (Australia) vs ostrich (Africa) — similar birds on different continents.