Definitions

1. noun

A large South American flightless bird, particularly the Andean rhea (Pterocnemia pennata) and the greater rhea (Rhea americana).

“The park was home to a large flock of rheas, which roamed freely across the grassy fields.”

2. noun

A female god or goddess of fertility in ancient Greek mythology, particularly Rhea, the mother of Zeus.

“In Greek mythology, Rhea was the goddess who nursed Zeus as an infant and protected him from his father Cronus.”

3. proper noun

The Rhea, a moon of Saturn.

“The Rhea moon has a unique atmosphere and is often studied by astronomers.”

4. noun

A unit of measurement, particularly in physics, equal to 10^3 (1,000) times the unit of measurement, often used to express large values or quantities.

“In physics, the unit of measurement of electric current, the rhea, is often used to express high currents.”

5. noun

A prefix used in various words, often indicating a relation to the number 10^3 (1,000), or to a relation, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

“The prefix ‘rheo-‘ comes from the Greek word for flow, while ‘rhea’ is used as a variant in some words related to flow or movement.”