bittern

Meanings

• noun

  A bitter-tasting bird of the heron family.

  - "The bittern is a common bird in wetlands."
  - "During mating season, the bittern makes a distinctive booming sound."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bittern
tern , urn , turn

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Variants

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bittern , bitterns

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Etymology

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The word 'bittern' comes from the Old English 'bitern', meaning 'sharp-tasting'.

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Trivia

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1. The bittern is the largest heron in Europe.

2. The bittern's booming call can be heard up to a mile away.

3. The bittern's legs are long and thin to help it wade through the marshy waters.

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Related Concepts

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1. heron: The bittern is a type of heron, characterized by its long, thin legs and neck.

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Culture

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The bittern has been featured in various works of literature and art due to its unique appearance and distinctive call.

How to Memorize "bittern"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, necked bird standing in a marshy area. Visualize its distinctive call, which sounds like a booming or croaking noise.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bittern' with the image of a bird that lives in wetlands and has a long neck and sharp taste.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Birds in the Marsh Have Long Necks' to help remember the word 'bittern'.

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