Stork: meaning, definitions and examples
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stork
[ stษrk ]
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
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:
๐ต๐น cigรผeรฑa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเฅเคฐเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Storchen
๐ฎ๐ฉ bangau
๐บ๐ฆ ะปััััะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ bocian
๐ฏ๐ต ใณใฆใใใช
๐ซ๐ท cigogne
๐ช๐ธ cigรผeรฑa
๐น๐ท leylek
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงููููู
๐จ๐ฟ ฤรกp
๐ธ๐ฐ ฤรกp
๐จ๐ณ ้นณ
๐ธ๐ฎ ลกtorklja
๐ฎ๐ธ storkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐาาั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤ qฤฑzฤฑlquyruq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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