| Ostrich (ostrich) |
|---|
| n. | (?) |
|---|
| Os"trich |
| [OE. ostriche,
ostrice, OF. ostruche, ostruce, F.
autruche, L. avis struthio; avis bird +
struthio ostrich, fr. Gr. (?), fr. (?) bird, sparrow. Cf.
Aviary, Struthious.] |
A large bird of the genus
Struthio, of which Struthio camelus of Africa is the
best known species. It has long and very strong legs, adapted for
rapid running; only two toes; a long neck, nearly bare of feathers;
and short wings incapable of flight. The adult male is about eight
feet high.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 