snowy egret

noun

1. 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.

snowy egret

noun

1. a small American egret, Egretta thula, having a white plumage, yellow legs, and a black bill

Word History and Origins

Origin of snowy egret¹

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

"She was not an ordinary woman," said the Snowy Egret, fluffing her white spray of plumes.

From Project Gutenberg

This bird has lovely soft feathers, which are pure white; so it is called the snowy egret.

From Project Gutenberg