Meaning of maribou | Babel Free

Definitions

Alternative spelling of marabou.

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Examples

“[…] were feeding not only giraffes, but several herds of the larger antelopes, among whom stalked, with measured pace, a large number of secretary birds, Kaffir and white storks, maribous, the charming crested cranes, and innumerable egrets.”

“Tips of maribou feathers are used whole for the wings of streamer flies.”

“Birdlife at the park is prolic – around 375 species in total – which include eagle, hornbill, black-crowned crane, maribous, pelican, duck, goose, ostrich, heron, stork and guineafowl.”

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