Marabou: meaning, definitions and examples

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marabou

 

[ หˆmษ›r.ษ™.buห ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

The marabou is a large wading bird found in Africa and is a member of the stork family. It is characterized by its bald head, long legs, and a distinctive pouch of skin under its throat that it uses to attract mates. Marabous are known for their scavenging behavior and are often found near garbage dumps.

Synonyms

stork, wading bird

Examples of usage

  • The marabou stork scavenged near the river.
  • In the wild, the marabou can often be seen standing on one leg.
  • The marabou's wingspan can reach up to 3 meters.
  • A group of marabous was spotted near the wildlife park.

Translations

Translations of the word "marabou" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น marabou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคฐเคพเคฌเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Marabu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ marabou

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐั€ะฐะฑัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ marabou

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใƒฉใƒ–ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marabout

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ marabรบ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท marabou

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ๋ผ๋ถ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูŽุฑูŽุงุจููˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marabu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ marabou

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌๆ‹‰ๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ marabou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ marabรบ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั€ะฐะฑัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ marabou

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ marabรบ

Etymology

The word 'marabou' originates from the Arabic term 'marab' which means 'holy'. This association likely comes from the bird's significant presence in various cultural practices and its impressive stature. The marabou stork has been known since ancient times and has often been depicted in various forms of art throughout history, particularly in African cultures. Its unique appearance has also contributed to its representation in literature and folklore. Over time, the term has been adopted into English, where it continues to describe the bird in the context of its ecological significance and its role in the environment.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,057, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.