Main Entry:

stork

Pronunciation:

\ˈstȯrk\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English storc; akin to Old High German storah stork and probably to Old English stearc stiff — more at stark

Date:

before 12th century

: any of various large mostly Old World wading birds (family Ciconiidae) that have long stout bills and are related to the ibises and herons

[stork illustration]