Leptoptilus Crumeniferus (Noun)
Meaning
Large African black-and-white carrion-eating stork; its downy underwing feathers are used to trim garments.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The majestic leptoptilus crumeniferus was seen soaring over the savannah in search of its next meal.
- After feeding on the carcass, the leptoptilus crumeniferus settled into a nearby tree, its striking feathers on full display.
- Clothing designers are increasingly seeking out the soft, downy feathers of the leptoptilus crumeniferus for use in their latest fashions.
- At the textile factory, workers sorted through boxes of plumage from various birds, searching for the coveted feathers of the leptoptilus crumeniferus.
- Scientists spent months tracking a colony of leptoptilus crumeniferus in order to study the habits and habitat of the bird in its natural state.