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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

Words nearby snowy egret

snow tyre, snow under, snow-white, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, snowy, snowy egret, Snowy Mountain, Snowy Mountains, snowy owl, snowy plover, Snowy River
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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 Austin

  • This 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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