Meaning of the word egret in English

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egret

US /ˈiː.ɡrət/
UK /ˈiː.ɡrət/
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Noun

a heron with mainly white plumage, breeding in colonies in marshes and tree-tops.

Example:
We saw a beautiful white egret standing gracefully by the river.
The marsh is a nesting ground for many species of birds, including the great egret.
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