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demoiselle crane

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demoiselle crane

–noun
a gray crane, Anthropoides virgo, of northern Africa, Europe, and Asia, having long, white plumes behind each eye.

Origin:
1680–90
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demoiselle crane  
n.  A small crane (Anthropoides virgo) of Asia, northern Africa, and Europe, having gray and black plumage, long black breast feathers, and white plumes at the side of the head.
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