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snowy egret
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noun
a white egret, Egretta thula, of the warmer parts of the Western Hemisphere: formerly hunted in great numbers for its plumes, the species is now protected and has recovered.
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Origin of snowy egret
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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How to use snowy egret in a sentence
"She was not an ordinary woman," said the Snowy Egret, fluffing her white spray of plumes.
The Trail Book|Mary AustinThis bird has lovely soft feathers, which are pure white; so it is called the snowy egret.
The Wonders of the Jungle|Prince Sarath Ghosh
British Dictionary definitions for snowy egret
snowy egret
noun
a small American egret, Egretta thula, having a white plumage, yellow legs, and a black bill
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