dromaius

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Noun dromaius has 1 sense

Dromaius, genus Dromaius - a genus of birds in the order Casuariiformes
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Casuariiformes, order Casuariiformes
--₁ has members: emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, Emu novaehollandiae

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Dromaius

Definition:

Dromaius is a genus of large, flightless birds native to Australia.

Senses/Usages:

Noun - Animal:

A dromaius refers specifically to an emu, one of the two species in the Dromaius genus; a large, flightless bird with shaggy feathers, long legs, and a long neck.

Example sentence: The dromaius ran swiftly across the open field, its feathers rustling in the wind.

Noun - Genus:

Dromaius is the genus name under which emus are classified, belonging to the family Dromaiidae.

Example sentence: The taxonomy of the Dromaius genus includes two extant species of emus.

Adjective - Popular:

When used as an adjective, dromaius means popular or widespread.

Example sentence: The band's latest album is highly dromaius among music enthusiasts of all ages.

Adjective - Local:

As an adjective, dromaius can also refer to something that is limited or restricted to a specific area or locality.

Example sentence: The recipe uses a unique spice that is only found in the dromaius regions of Asia.