marabou

marabou

mar·a·bou / ˈmarəˌboō/ • n. (also marabou stork) 1. a large African stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) with a massive bill and large neck pouch. ∎  down from the marabou used for trimming clothing or on fishing lures. 2. raw silk that can be dyed without being separated from the gum.

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marabou

marabou see stork .

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marabou

marabou •babu • Malibu • caribou • booboo •marabou, marabout

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