murabıtkuşu

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Definition of murabıtkuşu in Turkish English dictionary

marabou

A large wading bird native to Africa, with a naked head and neck adapted for scavenging

dubius, or L

downy feathers of marabou storks used for trimming garments large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; downy under-wing feathers are used to trim garments

argala is the adjutant

The Asiatic species L

A kind of thrown raw silk, nearly white naturally, but capable of being dyed without scouring; also, a thin fabric made from it, as for scarfs, which resembles the feathers of the marabou in delicacy, whence the name

downy feathers of marabou storks used for trimming garments

{i} species of large African stork; trimming or material made from the down of this stork

crumenifer, which furnishes plumes worn as ornaments

A large stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp

the African species L

One having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe

a large African stork (=a long-legged bird) (marabout , from marabuto, from murabit ; because Muslims consider it a holy bird). African stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus). Standing 5 ft (1.5 m) tall with a wingspread of 8.5 ft (2.6 m), the marabou is the largest of all storks. Mainly gray and white, it has a bald pinkish face and neck; a reddish, inflatable throat pouch; and a straight, heavy bill. Marabous eat carrion, often feeding with vultures, which they dominate

large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; downy under-wing feathers are used to trim garments

Hyphenation

mu·ra·bıt·ku·şu