Noun
A large stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp. the African species (L. crumenifer), which furnishes plumes worn as ornaments. The Asiatic species (L. dubius, or L. argala) is the adjutant. See Adjutant.
One having five eighths negro blood; the offspring of a mulatto and a griffe.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe explains that there are many charcoal burners in the area and they must travel increasing further out in oxcarts to find marabou, and bring it to the level ground where they build the kiln with the patience of a goldsmith. Source: Internet
Such species include native birds such as lapwing and Eurasian crane, to much more exotic examples like Marabou stork, Greater flamingo, and Manchurian crane. Source: Internet
For example, characters from Trainspotting make cameo appearances in The Acid House, Marabou Stork Nightmares, Ecstasy, Filth, and slightly larger appearances in Glue, whose characters then appear in Porno. Source: Internet
Tied with lots of flash and with marabou as its key element, the Sparkle Minnow owes its lineage to the Wooly Bugger. Source: Internet