emu
noun
1.
any of various systems of units for measuring electricity and magnetism
2.
large Australian flightless bird similar to the ostrich but smaller
Origin
From emu (“ratite”). Calque of Australian aboriginal languages name of the sky pattern, named after the giant bird of Australia, for which it appears akin to.
Phrases
- dwarf emu
- emu apple
- emu berry
- emu bob
- emu bush
- Emu Creek
- Emu Heights
- emu leather
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