white stork
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of white stork
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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You know, Kevin, when I was growing up, a white stork was a symbol of someone bringing a baby to your front doorstep.
From New York Times • Jun. 14, 2024
With long legs and large wings, the white stork is a prominent star of the pageant that is animal migration.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2024
In today’s news roundup, Ex-President Barack Obama delivers two graduation speeches, several women over the age of 100 recover from the coronavirus, and the United Kingdom gets its first white stork chicks in 600 years.
From NewsForKids.net • Jan. 29, 2024
The white stork scientifically known as Ciconia ciconia can be found throughout much of Europe during warm months.
From Washington Post • Nov. 18, 2013
No, not the stork; by God in heaven, As a blessing, the dear, white stork was given; But the Prince has given us all the rest.
From The Golden Legend by Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth
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