stork
nounfeminine/sɨˈɣoɲɐ/medium
ce·go·nha
Definition
A large, long-legged, long-necked wading bird with a long, heavy bill, known for building large nests on structures.
A stork built its nest on the chimney pot.
Storks are often associated with bringing babies in folklore.
Common collocations
white storkstork's nestbaby stork
Idiomatic expressions
- The stork brought you (said to a newborn baby)
Etymology
Do latim 'ciconia'.