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american bittern

A·mer·i·can bit·tern
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n bit-ern]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən ˈbɪt ərn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-mer-i-kuh n bit-ern]
    • /əˈmɛr ɪ kən ˈbɪt ərn/

Definitions of american bittern words

  • noun american bittern any of several tawny brown herons that inhabit reedy marshes, as Botaurus lentiginosus (American bittern) of North America, and B. stellaris, of Europe. 1
  • noun american bittern any of several small herons of the genus Ixobrychus, as I. exilis (least bittern) of temperate and tropical North and South America. 1
  • noun american bittern A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls. 0
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Origin of american bittern

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1805-15

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american bittern popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 1% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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