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bittern

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Bittern (noun) means Various bird species belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae within the heron family Ardeidae.

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Various bird species belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae within the heron family Ardeidae.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Came into English from Middle English bitour, botor, from Old French butor, from Gallo-Roman *butitaurus, a blend of Latin būtiō (“bittern”) and taurus (“bull, ox”).

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"bittern" (noun) means various bird species belonging to the subfamily Botaurinae within the heron family Ardeidae.

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