Meaning of the word heron in English

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heron

US /ˈher.ən/

UK /ˈher.ən/

a large fish-eating wading bird with long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long, pointed bill, belonging to the family Ardeidae.

Example:

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A grey heron stood motionless by the riverbank, waiting for its prey.

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We saw a beautiful blue heron flying over the marsh.

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