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heron

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛrən/ · UK /ˈherən/

heron means: A large bird with long legs and a long neck that often catches fish in shallow water.

noun

LONG LEGGED BIRDB2

A large bird with long legs and a long neck that often catches fish in shallow water.

  • A heron stood beside the pond.
  • We watched the heron catch a small fish.
  • Two herons flew low over the river.

Common phrases: grey heron, heron nest, wading heron

Questions about heron

What does heron mean?

A large bird with long legs and a long neck that often catches fish in shallow water.

What is heron in other languages?

Türkçe: balıkçıl · Español: garza · Français: héron · Deutsch: Reiher · Italiano: airone · 日本語: サギ

How do you pronounce heron?

In American English /ˈhɛrən/; in British English /ˈherən/.

How do you use heron in a sentence?

A heron stood beside the pond. We watched the heron catch a small fish.

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