jabiru

[jab-uh-roo, jab-uh-roo]

noun

1. a large stork, Jabiru mycteria, of the warmer regions of the New World.

jabiru

/ ˈdʒæbɪˌruː /

noun

1. a large white tropical American stork, Jabiru mycteria , with a dark naked head and a dark bill

2. Also called: black-necked stork.  policeman bird. a large Australian stork, Xenorhyncus asiaticus , having a white plumage, dark green back and tail, and red legs

3. another name for saddlebill

4. (not in ornithological usage) another name for wood ibis

Word History and Origins

Origin of jabiru¹

1640–50; < Portuguese < Tupi jabirú

Word History and Origins

Origin of jabiru¹

C18: via Portuguese from Tupi-Guarani

Example Sentences

“We try to have hope to rescue the few animals we can,” veterinarian Karen Ribeiro said after treating the injured wing of a jabiru - a massive bird that is a symbol of the Pantanal.

From Washington Times

“We try to have hope to rescue the few animals we can,” veterinarian Karen Ribeiro said after treating the injured wing of a jabiru — a massive bird that is a symbol of the Pantanal.

From Seattle Times

While jabirus won’t be in the mix - those fascinating storks don’t travel - a huge nest atop a tree snag will bring a hint at their existence.

From Washington Times

Aisha correctly spelled her first word in the closing portion, “jabiru,” a large tropical American stork with a massive black bill.

From Los Angeles Times

But he was fascinated and appalled by the roadside carnage: caimans, anacondas, giant black-necked storks called jabirus and, once, a dead giant anteater with her cub, still alive, clutching her back.

From New York Times