First Known Use: 14th century
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heron
noun her·on \ˈher-ən, ˈhe-rən\
: a large bird that has long legs and a long neck and bill
plural herons also heron
Full Definition of HERON
: any of various long-necked and long-legged wading birds (family Ardeidae) with a long tapering bill, large wings, and soft plumage
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Origin of HERON
Middle English heiroun, hayroun, from Anglo-French heiron, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heigaro heron
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heron
noun her·on \ˈher-ən\
Definition of HERON for Kids
: a wading bird that has long legs, a long neck, a long thin bill, and large wings
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