ADJUTANT

noun a helper; an assistant.

2. adjutant ·noun a regimental staff officer, who assists the colonel, or commanding officer of a garrison or regiment, in the details of regimental and garrison duty.

3. adjutant ·noun a species of very large stork (ciconia argala), a native of india;

— called also the gigantic crane, and by the native name argala. it is noted for its serpent-destroying habits.