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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesairone
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aˈi.ro.ne
"L'airone vola sopra la palude."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large wading bird with long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a dagger-like bill, typically living near marshes, lakes, and slow-moving rivers.
"A grey heron stood motionless in the shallow water, waiting patiently for a fish to swim past." - 2
A symbol of stillness and grace in various Eastern cultures, representing tranquility and focus.
"The painting depicted a solitary heron amidst blooming lotus flowers."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'heroun', from Old French 'hairyun', which stems from Germanic roots related to the bird's harsh cry. It dates back to the 13th century and has historically been associated with quiet waters, patience, and heraldry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Heron" is said worldwide
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héron
Transliteration: e.ʁɔ̃
"Un héron pêche au bord de l'étang."
Reiher
Transliteration: ˈʁaɪ̯ɐ
"Ein Reiher stand am Ufer des Sees."
airone
Transliteration: aˈi.ro.ne
"L'airone vola sopra la palude."
garza
Transliteration: ˈɡaɾ.sa
"La garza busca comida en el río."
garça
Transliteration: ˈɡaɾ.sɐ
"A garça voa silenciosamente sobre a água."
बगुला
Transliteration: bagulā
"तालाब के किनारे एक बगुला खड़ा था।"
苍鹭
Transliteration: cāng lù
"一只苍鹭在水边静静地等待猎物。"
백로
Transliteration: baeng-ro
"강가에서 백로 한 마리가 먹이를 찾고 있다."
サギ
Transliteration: sagi
Script: 鷺
"池のほとりに一羽のサギが立っています。"
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