What is the meaning of the word "ibis"?

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  1. A large wading bird with long legs and a long, downward-curving beak that lives in warm temperate and tropical regions. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The Ibis is a sacred bird in ancient Egyptian mythology, associated with the god Thoth. copy to clipboard
  2. A type of long-legged wading birds, characterized by their distinctive long, curved bills, which they use to probe the mud and shallow water for food. copy to clipboard NOUN
    • The ibis's long, slender bill is perfectly adapted for probing mudflats for insects. copy to clipboard

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