egret (Meaning)
egret (n)
any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding season
egret (n.)
The name of several species of herons which bear plumes on the back. They are generally white. Among the best known species are the American egret (Ardea, / Herodias, egretta); the great egret (A. alba); the little egret (A. garzetta), of Europe; and the American snowy egret (A. candidissima).
A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament; an aigrette.
The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, as the down of the thistle.
A kind of ape.
Synonyms & Antonyms of egret
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egret Sentence Examples
- A graceful egret waded through the shallow water, its long, slender legs carrying it effortlessly.
- The egret's brilliant white feathers stood out against the vibrant green of the tropical foliage.
- The egret's sharp beak was perfectly adapted for catching small fish and other aquatic creatures.
- The egret's long neck allowed it to reach into the depths of the water to find its prey.
- The egret's keen eyesight helped it spot fish and other small animals from a distance.
- The egret was a skilled hunter, using its speed and agility to capture its prey.
- The egret's nest was built in a tall tree, where it was safe from predators.
- The egret laid a clutch of eggs, which hatched into small, fluffy chicks.
- The egret parents took turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.
- The young egrets grew quickly and soon learned to fly, leaving the nest to find their own food.
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any of various usually white herons having long plumes during breeding seasonThe name of several species of herons which bear plumes on the back. They are gener
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A graceful egret waded through the shallow water, its long, slender legs carrying it effortlessly.
The egret's brilliant white feathers stood out against the vibrant green of the tropical foliage.
The egret's sharp beak was perfectly adapted for catching small fish and other aquatic creatures.
The egret's long neck allowed it to reach into the depths of the water to find its prey.
