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: any of various large wading birds (family Ciconiidae) chiefly of Asia, Africa, and South America that have long stout bills and are related to the ibises and herons
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While storks have a much lower air speed, perhaps 30 mph compared to over 100 mph for a Shahed, their ground speed may be similar.
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Like the stork, Edison is bringing a bundle of joy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Among its meanders, islands and beaches, there are storks, herons, cormorants and kingfishers.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 May 2026
The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
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David Hambling, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Like the stork, Edison is bringing a bundle of joy.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Among its meanders, islands and beaches, there are storks, herons, cormorants and kingfishers.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 May 2026
The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Stork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stork. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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stork
noun
: any of various large mostly African and Asian wading birds that have long stout bills and are related to the herons and ibises
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