egret
|e-gret|
B2
/ˈiːɡrət/
long-plumed heron
Etymology
Etymology Information
'egret' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aigrette', where 'aigrette' meant 'small heron'.
Historical Evolution
'aigrette' transformed into the Middle English word 'egret', and eventually became the modern English word 'egret'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'small heron', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of heron with long plumes'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a type of heron with long plumes, often white, found in warm regions.
The egret stood gracefully by the water's edge.
Synonyms
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