MARABOU


Meaning of MARABOU in English

[ 'marəbu: ]

■ noun

1》 a large African stork with a massive bill and large neck pouch. [ Leptoptilos crumeniferus .]

2》 down from the wing or tail of the ~ used as a trimming for hats or clothing.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from Arab. murābiṭ 'holy man' (see also ~t ), the stork being regarded as holy.

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