Rukh

Rukh
Rukh Rukh, n. [Srr {Roc}.] 1. The roc. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) A large bird, supposed by some to be the same as the extinct Epiornis of Madagascar. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]


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