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emu

/ˈiː.mjuː/

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noun

/ˈiː.mjuː/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее крупную нелетающую птицу, обитающую в Австралии, известную своими длинными ногами и шеей, а также меньшими размерами по сравнению со страусом.

A noun referring to a large, flightless bird native to Australia, known for its long legs and neck, and smaller size compared to an ostrich.

  1. Electromagnetic unitC2formal

    Any of various systems of units used for measuring electricity and magnetism.

    ruЭлектромагнитная единица

    • The scientist measured the current in emu.
    • The conversion from emu to SI units is complex.
    • The textbook explained the history of the emu system.
  2. Large Australian birdA2formal

    A large, flightless bird native to Australia, similar to an ostrich but smaller.

    ruКрупная австралийская птица

    • The emu is the second-largest living bird by height.
    • We saw an emu running across the outback.
    • Emus are known for their long legs and soft feathers.
Forms
  • emus plural form
  • emus' possessive plural form
  • emu's possessive singular form