Definitions for ratite

ratite rat·ite

Spelling: [rat-ahyt]
IPA: /ˈræt aɪt/

Ratite is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 6 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.

You can make 98 anagrams from letters in ratite (aeirtt).

Definitions for ratite

noun

  1. a bird having a ratite breastbone.

adjective

  1. having a flat, unkeeled sternum, as an ostrich, cassowary, emu, or moa.

Origin of ratite

1875-80; Latin rat(is) raft + -ite2

Examples for ratite

Lastly must be noted the extinct tall ratite species of Aepyornis with its several fancy genera.

Like other ratite birds it will take to the water, and examples have been seen voluntarily swimming a wide river.

The arrangement bears a great resemblance to that of ratite birds.

Word Value for ratite
Scrable

6

Words with friends

6

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