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ibis

Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪbɪs/
Definition of ibis

noun (plural ibises)

  • a large wading bird with a long downcurved bill, long neck, and long legs.
    • Family Threskiornithidae: several genera and species, including the sacred ibis

Origin:

late Middle English: via Latin from Greek

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Definition of ibis in the US English dictionary
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