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Definition ostrich in British English

ostrich noun

[countable] noun
/ˈɒstrɪtʃ/
1

a large African bird with a long neck and long legs that runs very fast but cannot fly

Synonyms and related words
bantam barn owl bird of paradise
2

someone who pretends that an unpleasant situation or problem does not exist

Synonyms and related words
sweep aside gloss over wink at
Definition ostrich in British English