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1. (n.) marabou
any of several naked-headed, carrion-eating storks of the genus Leptoptilus, esp. L. crumeniferus, of sub-Saharan Africa.
2. marabou
material made from the feathers of marabous and used to trim women's hats and clothing.
3. marabou
thrown silk that can be dyed without being scoured.
4. marabou
a fabric made of such silk.
Etymology: (1815–25; < F marabout lit., marabout)
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1. (noun) marabou, marabout, marabou stork, Leptoptilus crumeniferus
large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments
2. (noun) marabou
the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments
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1. (noun) marabou
a large stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp. the African species (L. crumenifer), which furnishes plumes worn as ornaments. The Asiatic species (L. dubius, or L. argala) is the adjutant. See Adjutant
2. (noun) marabou
one having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe
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