HERON
What does "HERON" mean?
A long-legged, long-necked wading bird that hunts fish in shallow water.
Meanings
- A large wading bird of the family Ardeidae, with long legs, a long neck, and a dagger-like bill. A grey heron stood motionless at the edge of the pond.
Did you know?
- You can tell a heron from a crane in the air: herons fly with the neck folded back into a tight S, while cranes and storks stretch theirs straight out.
Word origin
From Old French 'hairon', of Germanic origin; the root is imitative of the bird's harsh cry, related to words across several languages for the same call.
Remember it
A HERON is 'HER ON' the shore - the still, patient figure standing at the water's edge.
A little poem
An hour without moving-
then the grey statue strikes
and the pond keeps still.
haiku
Wordplay
- The heron never tells fish stories. It just stands there for hours, perfectly still, letting the patience speak for itself.
What it teaches
The heron teaches that stillness is not idleness; some prey is only caught by those willing to wait.
Quick facts
What does HERON mean?
A long-legged, long-necked wading bird that hunts fish in shallow water.
Is HERON a valid word?
Yes — HERON is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is HERON?
HERON has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does HERON come from?
From Old French 'hairon', of Germanic origin; the root is imitative of the bird's harsh cry, related to words across several languages for the same call.
What can HERON teach us?
The heron teaches that stillness is not idleness; some prey is only caught by those willing to wait.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.