Marabou
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Marabou
Marabou is a term that can refer to both a type of feather and a species of stork. The Marabou stork is a large bird that is native to Africa and tropical Asia, and is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior. These birds are often found near water sources, where they feed on fish, frogs, and other small animals. They are also known for their scavenging habits, and are often seen feeding on carrion and other dead animals. Marabou feathers are a type of soft, fluffy feather that is commonly used in the fashion industry to embellish clothing, accessories, and home furnishings. These feathers are prized for their density and beautiful colors, which range from white and cream to pink, yellow, and black. Marabou feathers have been used in many popular fashion works throughout history, and continue to be a popular choice for designers and fashion enthusiasts today. In addition to their use in fashion, Marabou feathers are also commonly used in crafts and other decorative items. These feathers can be easily dyed and manipulated to create a wide range of colors and textures, making them a versatile material for a variety of creative projects. Overall, Marabou is a term that encompasses both a species of stork and a type of feather. Whether you are interested in the natural history of these fascinating birds, or simply appreciate the beauty and versatility of Marabou feathers, there is something for everyone to appreciate about this unique and fascinating term.
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Marabou
Marabou is a noun that denotes a large stork native to Africa and tropical Asia. It can also be used to refer to a type of soft and often dyed feathers used in clothing or in decorations. Synonyms for “marabou” include; Abdim's stork, Leptoptilos crumenifer, African white stork and bare-backed large stork. Antonyms for “marabou” are “non-marabou” and “other storks”. Cognates for “marabou” include the French “marabout” and the Spanish “marabu”. Variants of “marabou” include “marabout” and “marabo”.
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Marabou
The word ''Marabou'' has a long and complicated etymological history. It is believed to originate from the French term marabout, which was derived from the Arabic morābīt, a religious teacher. The term is also believed to have been derived from the Arabic term murābi, which means a ‘holy man’. In the past, the term was used to refer to a specific species of vulture. Later on it became associated with white-plumed storks and then eventually, by extension, with the soft and very light feathers of those birds, which eventually became known as marabou feathers. Morphologically speaking, the word ''Marabou'' has changed through time, as it was strongly related to the types of birds it was used to describe. With regards to its pragmatic use, the word ''Marabou'' is commonly used to refer to both the birds themselves, as well as their feathers which are often used in decorative items, such as adornments, garments and craft items.
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Marabou
Marabou is an African stork that inhabits parts of sub-Saharan Africa, and is the largest of the stork species. In some local languages, it is referred to as a Le marabout, Goliath stork, Maraboe, Marabu, Mbamba, Mbamba-vogel, Marabu-storch, Marabou kolfuli, Kimboza, and Aigle marabout. Additionally, the Marabou stork can be referred to as the Leão-negro, Marabou-storch, Marabú, and Marabú-grande. In East African languages it can be referred to as Kibokwe or Makafu, while in Southern and Central African languages, names such as Ndwammbu, Iimbwapua, Mulango, Kivhele, and Vhithele, are used to refer to the species. In West African languages, the Marabou stork can be referred to as Da-ma-bou, Makabo, Marabo, and Marabou ko.
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Marabou
Marabou is a type of fine feather trimming used in the fashion industry to embellish garments, accessories and home furnishings. It is usually made from the neck plumage of the African-Green necked marabou stork and is used for its dense, fluffy feathers and beautiful colors. The most common colors of Marabou are white, cream, pink, yellow and black. Marabou has been used in many popular fashion works such as Christian Dior’s New Look 1947, Alexander Mcqueen’s Fur and Feather Cape, and Dolce & Gabbana’s Marabou Trimmed Jacket.
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