Definition of Ratitae

1. Noun. Used in former classifications to include all ratite bird orders.

Exact synonyms: Superorder Ratitae
Generic synonyms: Animal Order
Group relationships: Aves, Class Aves
Member holonyms: Order Tinamiformes, Tinamiformes

Medical Definition of Ratitae

1. An order of birds in which the wings are small, rudimentary, or absent, and the breastbone is destitute of a keel. The ostrich, emu, and apteryx are examples. Origin: NL, fr. L. Ratis a raft; cf. L. Ratitus marked with the figure of a raft. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ratitae

rational motive
rational number
rational surface
rational therapy
rationed
rationing
rations
ration card
ration out
ratios
ratio imaging fluorescence microscopy
ratio of decayed and filled surfaces
ratio of decayed and filled teeth
ratio scale
ratitae (current term)
Ratitae
ratitate
ratite
ratite
ratites
ratite bird
ratlike
ratlin
ratline
ratlines
ratling
ratlings
ratlins
Ratner
rato

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