heron

noun/ˈhɛrən/

Frequency rank: #11,892 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

a large wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a sharp beak, typically found near water.

Illustration for the English word “heron”

Example sentence

We stood quietly by the lake and watched the heron stand motionless at the water's edge.

Synonyms & related words

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