HyperDic: great_white_heron

English > 3 senses of the expression great white heron:
NOUNanimalgreat white heron, American egret, Egretta albusa common egret of the genus Egretta found in America
animalgreat white heron, Casmerodius albuswidely distributed Old World white egret
animalgreat white heron, Ardea occidentalislarge white heron of Florida and the Florida Keys
English > great white heron: 3 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningA common egret of the genus Egretta found in America; it is a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus.
SynonymsAmerican egret, Egretta albus
Member ofEgretta, genus Egrettasmall Old and New World herons
BroaderegretAny of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
English > great white heron: 3 senses > noun 2, animal
Meaningwidely distributed Old World white egret.
SynonymCasmerodius albus
Member ofCasmerodius, genus CasmerodiusA white egrets
Egretta, genus Egrettasmall Old and New World herons
BroaderegretAny of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
SpanishCasmerodius albus
English > great white heron: 3 senses > noun 3, animal
Meaninglarge white heron of Florida and the Florida Keys.
SynonymArdea occidentalis
Member ofArdea, genus Ardeatype genus of the Ardeidae
BroaderheronGrey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill

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