plural herons also heron
: any of various long-necked and long-legged wading birds (family Ardeidae) with a long tapering bill, large wings, and soft plumage
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From horses to herons, gnomes to doors that look designed just for them, these are the scavenger hunts worth traveling the South to see.
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Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Emblazoned with the likes of a pastoral chinoiserie landscape, cascading blossoms, and gliding herons, the 12 designs range from 6 to 14 inches in diameter, ideal for all dinner party configurations.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Besides the birds being killed by collectors, millions of herons, egrets and other birds were being slaughtered for the fashion industry to provide adornments for women’s hats and other garments.
—Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Ample wildlife observation is also for enjoying — keep your eyes peeled for owls, herons, minks and otters.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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Su-Jit Lin, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
Emblazoned with the likes of a pastoral chinoiserie landscape, cascading blossoms, and gliding herons, the 12 designs range from 6 to 14 inches in diameter, ideal for all dinner party configurations.
—Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2024
Besides the birds being killed by collectors, millions of herons, egrets and other birds were being slaughtered for the fashion industry to provide adornments for women’s hats and other garments.
—Tim Gallagher, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Nov. 2024
Ample wildlife observation is also for enjoying — keep your eyes peeled for owls, herons, minks and otters.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
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heron
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her·on
ˈher-ən 
plural herons also heron
: any of various wading birds with a long neck, long legs, a long thin bill and large wings
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