Meaning Of The Word Egret

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egret in American English
any of several herons (esp. genus Egretta), usually with long, white plumes
noun: any of several usually white herons that grow long, graceful plumes during the breeding season, as Egretta garzetta (little egret), of the Old World

egret in British English
noun: any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta, Hydranassa, etc, that are similar to herons but usually have a white plumage and, in the breeding season, long feathery plumes: family Ardeidae, order Ciconiiformes

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