Definition
Definition of marabout - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdTECH. large African stork with a massive bill and neckTECH.
- A marabout was spotted near the river, searching for fish..
2.
islamic guideTECH. Muslim religious leader in North AfricaTECH.
- The marabout led the prayers during the festival..
3.
burial monumentTECH. tomb or shrine of a Muslim holy manTECH.
- Pilgrims visited the marabout to pay their respects.
4.
textileDated thin fabric made from silkDated
- She wore a dress made of marabout.
Images of marabout
large African stork with a massive bill and neck 
thin fabric made from silk
Origin of marabout
Arabic, murabit (hermit)
Examples of marabout in a sentence
We watched a marabout perched on a tree. The marabout offered blessings to the villagers. People sought the marabout's guidance for their problems. The marabout stood silently in the desert landscape. Local legends often speak of the marabout's miracles. The scarf was crafted from delicate marabout.
Designers favor marabout for its lightweight texture.
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- French:marabout, mousseline de soie, ...
- German:Marabu, Marabout, ...
- Italian:marabù, marabutto, ...
- Spanish:marabú, marabuto, ...
- Portuguese:marabu, marabuto, ...
- Chinese:秃鹳, 马拉布特, ...
- Japanese:マラブー鳥, マラブー, ...
- Arabic:مَارابو, مَرابُوط, ...
- Hebrew:חֲסִידַת־הַמַּרְבּוּט, מַרָבּוּט, ...
- Russian:марабу, марабут, ...
- Ukrainian:марабу, марабут, ...
- Hindi:मरबाउट पक्षी, मरबाउट, ...
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