bittern
bittern1
[ˈbɪtən]
noun
bittern2
[ˈbɪt(ə)n]
noun
[ˈbɪtən]
noun
- a large marshbird of the heron family, which is typically smaller than a heron, with brown streaked plumage. The larger kinds are noted for the deep booming call of the male in the breeding season
麻鳽 - Genera Botaurus and Ixobrychus, family Ardeidae: several species, especially the Eurasian bittern (B. stellaris) and the American bittern (B. lentiginosus)
- late Middle English bitore, from Old French butor, based on Latin butio 'bittern' + taurus 'bull' (because of its call). The - n was added in the 16th cent., perhaps by association with hern, obsolete variant of heron
bittern2
[ˈbɪt(ə)n]
noun
- [mass noun]a concentrated solution of various salts remaining after the crystallization of salt from seawater
盐卤，卤水
- late 17th cent.: probably from the adjective bitter
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