A large black-and-white carrion-eating stork of the genus Leptoptilos (formerly Ciconia), esp. the African species (Leptoptilus crumeniferus syn. Leptoptilos crumenifer), whose downy under-wing feathers are used to trim garments; called also marabout. The Asiatic species (Leptoptilos dubius, or Leptoptilos argala) is the adjutant. See Adjutant.
A kind of thrown raw silk, nearly white naturally, but capable of being dyed without scouring; also, a thin fabric made from it, as for scarfs, which resembles the feathers of the marabou in delicacy, -- whence the name.
Turkey feather fibers used extensively as wings and tails of lures/streamers
downy feathers of marabou storks used for trimming garments
fluffy and soft down or underfeathers from most birds, but particularly for fly tying, marabou comes from chickens, turkeys or other domestic fowl.
a fabric made of marabou silk, namely a thrown silk usually dyed in the gum.
A thrown silk usually dyed in the gum or a fabric made of this silk.
A soft feathery fluffy material prepared from feathers or the coverts of marabous and used especially for trimming women's hats or clothes. A time-honored design of lingerie.
A fluffy type of feather that is very soft and undulates in the water, adding action to the fly.
Soft fluffy feather-like material.
Any of several large African storks of the genus Leptoptilos that scavenge for carrion and that have a soft white down on the underside. Their downy feathers are used for trimming garments.
The down from the tail of the marabou that is soft and feathery used for trimming. Also a term used for a fine white silk.
A soft, fluffy material used for slipper pumps and lingerie trim.