marabou

• Nom désignant un grand échassier africain, un marabout, dont les plumes duveteuses des ailes sont utilisées pour la parure et la confection de vêtements. Il s'agit également d'un tissu léger et souple fabriqué à partir de ces plumes.

A noun referring to a large African stork with black-and-white plumage, known for its downy underwing feathers that are used to trim garments.

1. C1formalscientific

   A large African stork with black and white plumage, known for feeding on carrion and having downy underwing feathers used in fashion.

   Marabout d'Afrique

   • The marabou stood silently by the riverbank, scanning for food.
   • Marabou storks are often seen near savannah waterholes.
   • The bird's distinctive pinkish throat pouch is a key identifying feature.

2. Feather trimmingC1formalart

   The soft, downy feathers from the marabou stork, used as decorative trimming on clothing and accessories.

   Marabout (plumage)

   • Her evening gown was trimmed with delicate marabou feathers.
   • The hat featured a striking marabou plume.
   • Marabou was once a popular material for luxury fashion items.