jabiru

Meanings

• A large, prehistoric bird from the Amazon basin.

  - "The jabiru is a large, flightless bird native to the Amazon rainforest."

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Rhymes

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abor , adore , agore , asore , azore

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Homophones

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1. Jaba the Hut, Jobaru, Jabba the Terror
   

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Variants

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jabiru , jabirus

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The jabiru is a large, flightless bird that belongs to the stork family. It has a long, straight neck, a large, broad beak, and long, powerful legs. The jabiru is typically found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps in the Amazon rainforest.

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Etymology

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The word 'jabiru' comes from the Arabic word 'jaabir' meaning 'the one who weighs much' in reference to the bird's size and weight.

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Trivia

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1. The jabiru is the national bird of Suriname.

2. The jabiru's scientific name is Jabiru mycteria.

3. The jabiru's wingspan can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters).

4. The jabiru is the largest member of the stork family.

5. The jabiru is known for its distinctive long, straight neck, and large, broad beak.

6. The jabiru is a powerful flyer and is known for its graceful flight patterns.

7. The jabiru is a social bird and is known to live in large colonies.

8. The jabiru is an omnivorous bird and is known to feed on a wide variety of foods, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, insects, and fruits.

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1. Mesoamerican Ballgame: The Mesoamerican Ballgame was a sacred ritual and sport played by the ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica, including the Maya, Aztec, and Toltec peoples. The game involved two teams of players who used their hips, shoulders, and forearms to hit a large, heavy rubber ball back and forth across a rectangular playing field. The objective of the game was to score points by hitting the ball through one of the small stone rings embedded in the walls at each end of the playing field.

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Culture

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["In Amazonian mythology, the jabiru is considered a sacred bird and is believed to possess powerful healing abilities. It is also believed that the jabiru has the ability to summon rain and bring fertility to the land."]

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