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Ciconia

Description:

Ciconia is a genus of large, long-legged wading birds belonging to the family Ciconiidae. These birds are characterized by their distinctive, stork-like appearance.

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. A species of bird
2. The genus of large birds in the family Ciconiidae

Adjective:

1. Relating to the genus Ciconia
2. Resembling or characteristic of the ciconia bird

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Sense 1: The ciconia is an elegant and graceful bird found in wetland habitats.

Noun - Sense 2: There are several species within the genus Ciconia, including the white stork and the black stork.

Adjective - Sense 1: The ciconia population has been declining due to loss of suitable nesting sites.

Adjective - Sense 2: The painting depicted a ciconia bird soaring through the sky with its long wings outstretched.

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