Definition

Noun: 1. Large Indian stork with a military gait: A very large species of stork (Leptoptilos dubius) native to South and Southeast Asia, characterized by its tall stature, bare head and neck, and a distinctive, stiff, marching walk that resembles a military adjutant's posture.

Usage

• The adjutant bird is often seen scavenging in wetlands and garbage dumps.
• Due to habitat loss, the population of the adjutant bird is declining.
• Conservation efforts are crucial for protecting the adjutant bird.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical and naturalist writings to describe the bird's imposing and regimented appearance.
• It can be used metaphorically to describe a person who stands very tall and rigid.

Variants and Related Words

• Adj. (Adjective): adjutant (when referring to the bird, e.g., "the adjutant stork").
• Common Name: Greater Adjutant.
• Scientific Name: .
• Related Bird: Lesser Adjutant (), a similar but smaller species.

Synonyms

• Greater adjutant
• Adjutant stork
• (scientific)

Notes on Meaning

• The primary meaning refers specifically to the Greater Adjutant bird species.
• The name derives from its stiff, soldier-like gait, reminiscent of a military adjutant (an officer's assistant).

Noun

1. large Indian stork with a military gait