great blue heron

/greɪt blu ˌhɛrən/
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Definitions of great blue heron
  1. noun
    large American heron having bluish-grey plumage
    synonyms: Ardea herodius
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    type of:
    heron
    grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill
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