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What Is the Meaning of the Word Ñandú?

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The ñandú is one of the largest birds in South America. Although it does not fly, it runs at great speed through the plains and steppes of the continent, and is easily recognizable by its robust appearance and long legs. But what many do not know is that its name does not come from Spanish or Latin, but from an indigenous American language. And its original meaning is directly related to the behavior of the animal. What is the origin of the word…
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The ñandú is one of the largest birds in South America. Although it does not fly, it runs at great speed through the plains and steppes of the continent, and is easily recognizable by its robust appearance and long legs. But what many do not know is that its name does not come from Spanish or Latin, but from an indigenous American language. And its original meaning is directly related to the behavior of the animal. What is the origin of the word…

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Billiken broke the news in on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
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