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purple heron

noun

  1. an Old World heron, Ardea purpurea, having maroon, buff, and black plumage.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of purple heron1

First recorded in 1830–40

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Example Sentences

The Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea) has the same habits as the one just spoken of, but it is a little smaller.

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