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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Middle English heiroun, hayroun, from Anglo-French heiron, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heigaro heron

First Known Use: 14th century

HERONS Defined for Kids

noun her·on \ˈher-ən\

: a wading bird that has long legs, a long neck, a long thin bill, and large wings

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