Synonyms of heron

Noun


1. Hero, Heron, Hero of Alexandria

usage: Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)

2. heron, wading bird, wader

usage: grey or white wading bird with long neck and long legs and (usually) long bill

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Definition and meaning of heron (Dictionary)