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marabou

Syllabification: (mar·a·bou)

Pronunciation: /ˈmarəˌbo͞o/

Definition of marabou

noun

(also marabou stork)

1a large African stork with a massive bill and large neck pouch, feeding mainly by scavenging.
- Leptoptilos crumeniferus, family Ciconiidae
down from the wing or tail of the marabou used as a trimming for hats or clothing, or on a fishing lure.