Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of wading bird found in warm regions, characterized by a long, slender, down-curved bill.

Usage

• The word "ibis" is used as a countable noun. It refers to a specific bird within the family Threskiornithidae.
• It is typically used in singular or plural forms to discuss the bird in biological, ecological, or general observational contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The sacred ibis was venerated in ancient Egypt.
  • We saw a flock of ibises feeding in the wetlands.
  • The glossy ibis has distinctive, dark, iridescent plumage.

Advanced Usage

• "Ibis" in Symbolism and Culture: The bird, particularly the sacred ibis (), holds significant historical and cultural importance.
  • The ibis was often associated with the Egyptian god Thoth.

Variants and Related Words

• Ibisbill (n): A distinct bird species () related to ibises and avocets, found in Asia. (Note: This is a compound word listed separately as per instructions).
• Threskiornithidae (n): The scientific family name for ibises and spoonbills.

Synonyms

• Wader: A general term for long-legged birds that feed in shallow water.
• Wading bird: A descriptive synonym that categorizes the ibis by its feeding behavior.

Related Phrases

• Scarlet ibis: A specific, vividly colored species ().
  • The scarlet ibis is the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Straw-necked ibis: A species () named for the appearance of its neck feathers.
  • The straw-necked ibis is common in Australia.

Noun

1. wading birds of warm regions having long slender down-curved bills