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.
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.