1. a large wading bird with a long curved bill, long neck, and long legs, found in warm regions

Examples

• The sacred ibis was revered in ancient Egypt.
• We spotted a white ibis feeding in the shallow marsh.
• The ibis used its curved beak to probe for small fish.
• A flock of ibises flew overhead at sunset.
• The glossy ibis has dark, iridescent feathers.
• Ibises are often seen wading in wetlands and estuaries.