marabou

A large African stork (Leptoptilos crumeniferus) that scavenges for carrion and has a naked head and neck, black wings, and soft white down on the underside.

The down of this stork or an imitation of it made from other bird feathers.

A hat or garment trimmed with this down or an imitation of it.

A raw silk that can be dyed without being separated from the gum.