heron
playSimple Definition of heron
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: a large bird that has long legs and a long neck and bill
Origin and Etymology of heron
Middle English heiroun, hayroun, from Anglo-French heiron, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German heigaro heron
First Known Use: 14th century
HERON Defined for Kids
heron
playDefinition of heron for Students
: a wading bird that has long legs, a long neck, a long thin bill, and large wings
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