stork

Meanings

• noun

  A large, long-legged wading bird with a long, heavy beak, typically with webbed feet and a neck that can be stretched out to great length. It is often depicted in art and literature carrying a baby in its beak.

  - "The stork is a popular symbol in many cultures."
  - "Storks are known for their long necks and legs."
  - "Legend has it that storks deliver babies."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɔɹk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with stork
ork , work

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Variants

List of all variants of stork that leads to same result
stork , storks , wood ibis , wood stork , wood storks , marabou , marabou stork , marabous , marabout , marabouts

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Etymology

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The word 'stork' comes from the Old English word 'storc'. The name may also have Old Norse or Germanic origins, as the word for stork in Old Norse and German is similar.

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Trivia

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1. Storks can grow up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) tall.

2. Storks build their nests in trees or on the ground.

3. Storks feed on fish, amphibians, and insects.

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Related Concepts

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1. heron: Storks are often compared to herons due to their long legs and beaks. However, storks are larger and have a different body shape.

2. crane: Storks are sometimes confused with cranes due to their long legs and necks. However, storks have a different beak shape and are usually larger than cranes.

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Culture

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In European folklore, storks are believed to bring babies to new parents by delivering them in their beaks. This belief is known as 'stork bringing' or 'stork delivering'. Storks have also been depicted in various works of literature, art, and music, including Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Stork', Dürer's woodcut 'Melencolie I', and Mozart's opera 'The Magic Flute'.

How to Memorize "stork"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'stork', visualize a large bird with a long neck and legs, carrying a baby in its beak.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'stork' with the image of a large bird delivering a baby.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'S' stands for 'Stork' and 'T' stands for 'Tall' or 'Long'.

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