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Marabou

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003529

The soft, fluffy down feathers from the under-wing and tail of the marabou stork, used as a decorative trim in fashion and textiles. These feathers are lightweight and have a wispy texture, making them popular for trimming garments, lingerie, and accessories like boas or slippers. Marabou is distinct from ostrich feathers, which are larger and have a more pronounced central quill.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-003529
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
TranslationsGerman: Marabu; Spanish: marabú; French: marabout
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003529",
  "term": "Marabou",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The soft, fluffy down feathers from the under-wing and tail of the marabou stork, used as a decorative trim in fashion and textiles. These feathers are lightweight and have a wispy texture, making them popular for trimming garments, lingerie, and accessories like boas or slippers. Marabou is distinct from ostrich feathers, which are larger and have a more pronounced central quill.",
  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Marabu",
    "es": "marabú",
    "fr": "marabout"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/marabou/"
}

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