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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of ostriches

  • as in antelopes
  • as in snakes
  • as in antelopes
  • as in snakes
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ostriches

noun

Definition of ostrichesnext
plural of ostrich
1
as in antelopes

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • antelopes
  • crocodiles
  • antelope
  • alligators
  • kids
  • seals
  • chamois
  • sheepskins
  • goatskins
  • lambskins
  • snakeskins
  • calfskins
  • deerskins
  • pigskins
  • cordovans
  • horsehides
  • pelts
  • doeskins
  • kidskins
  • chamoix
  • cowhides
  • moroccos
  • coats
  • buckskins
  • fleeces
  • capeskins
  • cabrettas
  • sharkskins
  • furs
  • patent leathers
  • suedes
  • hides
  • leathers
  • nubucks
  • skins
2
as in snakes

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • snakes
  • chickens
  • pussies link icon
  • weaklings
  • cream puffs
  • caitiffs
  • sneaks
  • wimps
  • scaramouches
  • defeatists
  • milquetoasts
  • cowards
  • sissies
  • poltroons
  • cravens
  • dastards
  • pushovers
  • quitters
  • curs
  • funks
  • recreants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • heroes
  • stalwarts
  • daredevils
  • valiants
  • heroes
  • stalwarts
  • daredevils
  • valiants

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ostrich

ostriches

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“Ostriches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ostriches. Accessed 28 Sep. 2023.

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