purple herons

A form of purple heron — A wading bird, Ardea purpurea, having reddish-brown plumage and found throughout southern Europe and Asia.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of purple heron
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“purple herons.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/purple%20herons. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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