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ibis
noun \ˈī-bəs\
: a tall bird that has long legs and a long bill that curves downward
plural ibis or ibis·es
Full Definition of IBIS
: any of various chiefly tropical or subtropical wading birds (family Threskiornithidae) related to the herons but distinguished by a long slender downwardly curved bill
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Origin of IBIS
Middle English, from Latin, from Greek, from Egyptian hbw
First Known Use: 14th century
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ibis
noun \ˈī-bəs\
plural ibis or ibis·es
Definition of IBIS for Kids
: a tall bird related to the herons with long legs and a slender bill that curves down
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