shoebill

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Noun shoebill has 1 sense

shoebill, shoebird, Balaeniceps rex - large stork-like bird of the valley of the White Nile with a broad bill suggesting a wooden shoe
--₁ is a kind of wading bird, wader
--₁ is a member of Balaeniceps, genus Balaeniceps

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Shoebill

Noun

A shoebill is a large bird native to Africa, characterized by its enormous shoe-shaped bill.

Sense 1:

The shoebill, also known as the whalehead or shoe-billed stork, is a species of bird.

Example sentence:

The shoebill stood motionless in the marsh, waiting to strike at its prey.

Sense 2:

In popular culture, shoebill refers to an internet meme featuring a funny picture of a shoebill bird.

Example sentence:

That shoebill meme always cracks me up; its awkward expression is hilarious!

Adjective

In a local sense, shoebill can refer to something or someone popular or trendy within a specific community or locality.

Sense 1:

In this town, having a shoebill haircut is all the rage.

Example sentence:

Many young people are getting the shoebill haircut to stay fashionable.

Sense 2:

She is considered the shoebill baker of our neighborhood.

Example sentence:

Everyone loves her delicious pastries; she truly is the shoebill baker!