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Definition of heron

heron

/ˈhɛr.ən/
her · on
Plural:herons
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heron Lexical Profile

heron Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large, predominantly fish-eating wading bird of the family Ardeidae, characterized by long legs, a long S-shaped neck, and a long pointed bill, typically found in freshwater and coastal habitats worldwide.

Example

"We watched a great blue heron stand perfectly still in the shallow water before striking suddenly at a passing fish."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English heroun, borrowed from Old French hairon, which itself derives from the Frankish *haigiro (compare Old High German heigir), of Germanic origin.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heron
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