Bittern definition

Bittern

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(1) Relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

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, from Gallo-Roman , a blend of Latin and .

Several bird species in the heron family Ardeidae. The species commonly named bitterns tend to have a relatively short neck in comparison with the other members of the family.
The liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine).