egret
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6.3
- noun
- /ˈɛɡrɪt/
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- At the wetlands, a white egret gracefully waded through the shallow waters.
- a reddish egret
- a snowy egret
- a great egret
We stood, I wondered, herons and egrets lifting up from the marsh, nearby reeds and the like, right at the water's edge.
- We stood, I wondered, herons and egrets lifting up from the marsh, nearby reeds and the like, right at the water's edge.
Examples
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We already know that the little white herons, which we call egrets, are all starving to death.
Fiction book (1997) -
"I looked back at the river, where the male egret seemed to be making progress.
Fiction book (1991) -
And the white egret, and in season, the blue heron.
Fiction book (1996) -
Have you seen any snowy egrets out here?
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They're also worried that the cormorants are pushing other birds, such as the snowy egret, off the island.
Academic text (2009) -
But a small gator sunned himself on a bank, and an egret leaned forward knee-deep in the standing pool.
Fiction book (1991) -
Twelve mallards, four Canadian geese, and two snowy egrets linger by the pond.
Fiction book (1996) -
Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, and Great Egrets are plentiful, and both the herons and egrets nest at Bluefish Cove.
Academic text (2006) -
The birdwatcher pointed out the snowy egret perched elegantly on the bank.
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During the spring, many egrets can be seen displaying their long, flowing plumes.
Synonyms
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2.0
A large bird with long legs and neck that wades to catch fish
Compounds
- US
1
7.7
A small white bird with long black legs and bright yellow feet often found near water
- Specialized
A large white bird with a long neck and thin body that lives near water
How Big
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word egret comes from the French aigrette, which means 'little heron' and refers to the bird's long, delicate feathers. So an egret is basically a small, graceful heron known for its white, showy feathers.