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Definition of Great white heron
1. Noun. A common egret of the genus Egretta found in America; it is a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus.
Exact synonyms: American Egret, Egretta Albus
Generic synonyms: Egret
Group relationships: Egretta, Genus Egretta
Generic synonyms: Egret
Group relationships: Egretta, Genus Egretta
2. Noun. Widely distributed Old World white egret.
Exact synonyms: Casmerodius Albus
Generic synonyms: Egret
Group relationships: Egretta, Genus Egretta, Casmerodius, Genus Casmerodius
Generic synonyms: Egret
Group relationships: Egretta, Genus Egretta, Casmerodius, Genus Casmerodius
3. Noun. Large white heron of Florida and the Florida Keys.