Stork: meaning, definitions and examples

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stork

 

[ stษ”rk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

A stork is a large, long-legged wading bird in the family Ciconiidae. These birds are typically known for their long necks and beaks, and they are often associated with wetland habitats. Storks are migratory birds, often traveling long distances between breeding and wintering grounds.

Synonyms

flamingo, heron, wader

Examples of usage

  • The stork is migratory and often travels thousands of miles.
  • In many cultures, the stork is a symbol of childbirth.
  • Storks build large nests, often on high structures.
  • The white stork is commonly found in Europe and Africa.
  • Storks often feed on frogs, fish, and insects.

Translations

Translations of the word "stork" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cigรผeรฑa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‰เคฐเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Storchen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั‚ัƒั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bocian

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ฆใƒŽใƒˆใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cigogne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cigรผeรฑa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leylek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™ฉ์ƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู„ู‚ู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรกp

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤรกp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลกtorklja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ storkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›า›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aฤŸ qฤฑzฤฑlquyruq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cigรผeรฑa

Etymology

The word 'stork' comes from the Middle English 'storke,' which is derived from the Old English 'styrca,' meaning 'stork.' This Old English term has similar roots in the Proto-Germanic '*sturkhwล,' which is also the source of words for 'stork' in several other Germanic languages, such as 'Storch' in German and 'sork' in Dutch. The association of storks with childbirth may arise from the birds' nesting habits and their tendency to return to the same location each year, often near human settlements. Culturally, storks have been represented in folklore and myth, often symbolizing family and home, which further established their connection to the arrival of new life.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,969, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.