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Ibis - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

An ibis is a long-legged wading bird with a curved beak, often found near water. It is known for its slender body and is commonly seen in warm regions worldwide.

ibis

/ˈaɪbɪs/ /ˈaɪbɪs/

Definition:

A long-legged wading bird with a curved bill, found in warm climates.

Synonyms:

wader, heron, stork, egret

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(No direct antonyms; contextually: landbird, songbird)

Common Collocations:

sacred ibis, glossy ibis, white ibis, ibis colony, ibis feather

Derivatives:

ibises (plural), ibis-like

Usage Tips:

Use "ibis" for the bird species; plural is "ibises," pronounced the same but with an added /z/ sound.

Common Phrases:

sacred ibis, ibis feather, white ibis

Etymology:

From Latin "ibis," borrowed from Greek "ibis," originally from Egyptian "hbj."

Examples:

  • 1. The ibis waded through the shallow water searching for food.
  • 2. I saw a glossy ibis near the marsh yesterday.
  • 3. Ancient Egyptians revered the sacred ibis as a symbol of wisdom.
  • 4. The white ibis stood gracefully on one leg.
  • 5. A flock of ibises flew across the sunset sky.

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