egret

• Substantiv, das verschiedene, meist weiße Reiherarten bezeichnet, die zur Brutzeit lange, zarte Schmuckfedern ausbilden.

A noun referring to any of various usually white herons that grow long, delicate plumes during the breeding season.

1. White heron with plumesB2formal

   A type of heron, typically white, known for its long, delicate feathers that grow during the breeding season.

   Weißer Reiher mit Federn

   • An egret stood motionless in the shallow water, waiting for fish.
   • The photographer captured a beautiful image of an egret in flight.
   • During spring, the egret's long plumes are especially striking.

   Synonymeaigretaigrette