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Adjutant
01
a large, black, and white bird belonging to the family of storks, found in Asia and Africa
Examples
The adjutant stork stood motionless by the riverbank.
Villagers considered the adjutant a sign of good fortune.
02
an army officer who serves as an administrative or personal assistant to a senior officer, handling orders, correspondence, and organization
Examples
The general 's adjutant delivered the orders to the battalion.
As an adjutant, his duties included drafting reports and relaying commands.
