[ '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.