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Etymology

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Literally, “white heron”.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌʋɪ.tə ˈrɛi̯.ɣər/

Noun

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witte reiger m (plural witte reigers)

  1. (obsolete) great egret, Ardea alba [18th–19th c.]
    Synonyms: grote zilverreiger, grote witte reiger