heron
1 synonym for heron, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A tall wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a spear-like bill, often seen standing still at the edge of water.
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How to use heron
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a grey heron
a heron wading in the shallows
Etymology
From Middle English heron, via Anglo-Norman heiron, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root that is likely imitative of the bird's harsh screeching call.
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What does “heron” mean?
The word “heron” means a tall wading bird with long legs, a long neck, and a spear-like bill, often seen standing still at the edge of water. In plain terms, a long-legged wading bird found near rivers, lakes, and marshes.
How do you pronounce “heron”?
“Heron” is pronounced HEH-ruhn (/ˈhɛɹən/ in IPA).
How do you use “heron” in a sentence?
Here is “heron” used in a sentence: “A heron stood motionless in the shallows, waiting for a fish to swim past.”
What part of speech is “heron”?
“Heron” is a noun.
Where does the word “heron” come from?
The word “heron” comes from Middle English. From Middle English heron, via Anglo-Norman heiron, tracing back to a Proto-Germanic root that is likely imitative of the bird's harsh screeching call.
Related words
Martins Heron
