[ˈratʌɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a bird) having a flat breastbone without a keel, and so unable to fly


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin ratis ‘raft’ + -ite

[ˈratʌɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- any of the mostly large, flightless birds with a ratite breastbone, i.e. the ostrich, rhea, emu, cassowary, and kiwi, together with the extinct moa and elephant bird


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Origin:
late 19th century: from Latin ratis ‘raft’ + -ite