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.

Origin of snowy egret

1
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

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

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