noun

ibis

EYE-bihs

Ibis (noun) means a long-legged wading bird with a slender, downward-curving bill, found near water in warm climates. Example: “A flock of ibises waded through the shallow marsh at dusk.”

noun

A long-legged wading bird with a slender, downward-curving bill, found near water in warm climates.

"A flock of ibises waded through the shallow marsh at dusk."

"The sacred ibis was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians."

How to use ibis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA wading bird with a long curved beak, often seen near rivers, marshes, and coastlines.

Common pairings

sacred ibis a flock of ibises

Word forms

ibis plural, ibises plural, ibides plural, ibes plural

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Etymology

From Latin ibis, from Greek ibis, ultimately from an ancient Egyptian word for the bird.

Origin: Latin

Frequently asked questions

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.