ibis
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Noun — A long-legged wading bird with a slender, downward-curving bill, found near water in warm climates.
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Etymology
From Latin ibis, from Greek ibis, ultimately from an ancient Egyptian word for the bird.
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What does “ibis” mean?
The word “ibis” means a long-legged wading bird with a slender, downward-curving bill, found near water in warm climates. In plain terms, a wading bird with a long curved beak, often seen near rivers, marshes, and coastlines.
How do you pronounce “ibis”?
“Ibis” is pronounced EYE-bihs (/ˈaɪ.bɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “ibis” in a sentence?
Here is “ibis” used in a sentence: “A flock of ibises waded through the shallow marsh at dusk.”
What part of speech is “ibis”?
“Ibis” is a noun.
Where does the word “ibis” come from?
The word “ibis” comes from Latin. From Latin ibis, from Greek ibis, ultimately from an ancient Egyptian word for the bird.