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Definitions for marabou
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Princeton's WordNet
marabou, marabout, marabou stork, Leptoptilus crumeniferusnoun
large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments
marabounoun
the downy feathers of marabou storks are used for trimming garments
Wiktionary
marabounoun
A large wading bird native to Africa, with a naked head and neck adapted for scavenging.
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marabou
A marabou is a large wading bird from the stork family that is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It has a naked pink head and neck, a large bill, and large wings. Marabou storks are known for their scavenging behavior. Alternatively, marabou can also refer to a type of fabric or trim, often used for clothing or home decor, characterized by its fluffy and soft appearance.
Webster Dictionary
Marabounoun
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
Marabounoun
one having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe
Etymology: [F.]
Wikidata
Marabou
Marabou is a Swedish chocolate brand, first launched in 1919.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Marabou
mar′a-bōō, n. a species of Indian stork, the feathers of which are much used as ornaments by ladies: a very white raw silk.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of marabou in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of marabou in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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