Egret: meaning, definitions and examples

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egret

 

[ หˆษ›ษกrษชt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bird species

An egret is a type of long-legged wading bird that belongs to the family Ardeidae, which also includes herons. Egrets are generally known for their striking white plumage and graceful appearance. They are found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats, often near marshes, lakes, and coastal regions. These birds are carnivorous and primarily feed on fish, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates, using their long, sharp bills to catch prey. Egrets are migratory and can be seen in large flocks during migration seasons.

Synonyms

heron, wader, waterbird

Examples of usage

  • The egret waded through the shallow water, searching for fish.
  • Egrets are often seen standing still, waiting patiently for their next meal.
  • A large group of egrets gathered near the lake at sunset.
  • The white egret contrasted beautifully against the green marsh grasses.

Translations

Translations of the word "egret" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น garรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เค—เคฐเฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reiher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bangau

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ะถะฐั‡ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bocian

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใ‚ฆใƒŽใƒˆใƒช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hรฉron

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ garza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sazlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฑ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ุดูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ volavka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ volavka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็™ฝ้นญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤaplja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฉron

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐา›า›ัƒะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qara quลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ garza

Etymology

The word 'egret' is derived from the Old French term 'aigrette', which means 'heron' or 'little heron'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'aigretum', which is related to 'aigretta', meaning 'ornamental plume'. The term originally referred to the luxurious feathers that these birds shed, often used in fashion and decoration. Egrets were once hunted extensively for their beautiful plumes, especially during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leading to significant declines in their populations. The protection of these birds became a significant aspect of the conservation movement, and efforts to safeguard their habitats have since been implemented to ensure their survival. Historically, egrets were symbols of grace and elegance, inspiring artists and poets alike.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,184 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.