bittern (Meaning)
bittern (n)
relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
bittern (n.)
A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.
bittern (a.)
The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains.
A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.
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relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshesA wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, o
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The bittern is a solitary bird that often hides in dense vegetation near wetlands.
With its cryptic plumage, the bittern blends seamlessly into its marshy habitat.
Bitterns are known for their distinctive booming calls, which can be heard during the breeding season.
Despite their large size, bitterns are skilled at remaining hidden from predators and observers.
