blue crane

American  

noun

1. the great blue heron.

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Etymology

Origin of blue crane

An Americanism dating back to 1775–85

Example Sentences

Across the river on a sand bar, a big blue crane let out a loud squawk.

From Literature

"I saw a blue crane sliding. It seemed stuck for a moment, and suddenly it flipped over."

From BBC

This delightful red wine is bright in flavor and light in body, almost airborne like the blue crane — South Africa’s endangered national bird — it is named for.

From Washington Post

Proceeds benefit blue crane conservation efforts of the International Crane Foundation and the Endangered Wildlife Trust.

From Washington Post

He quickly snapped photos of a little blue crane holding electrical plugs the size of milk jugs.

From New York Times