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stork
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/sɨˈɣoɲɐ/ce·go·nha
Definition
1A large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird with a long, heavy bill, known for building large nests on structures.
Usage examples
“A stork built its nest on the chimney pot.”
“Storks are often associated with bringing babies in folklore.”
Common combinations
white storkstork's nestbaby stork
Idiomatic expressions
- The stork brought you (said to a newborn baby)