Stork
(noun)
- A large wading bird with a long bill and legs, typically with white and black plumage.
- A large, long-legged bird that has a large bill and is typically white with black patches. They are often seen wading in shallow water hunting for fish and other small aquatic animals.
Origin:
From old english storc, from proto-germanic *sturkaz.
Examples:
- The stork perched on the rooftop.
- The stork was a symbol of good luck and fertility in many cultures.
- The stork was searching for food in the shallow water.
- The stork's long legs and bill made it well suited for wading.
- The stork's distinctive plumage made it easy to identify in the field.