mid-14c., from Old French aigrette, from Old Provençal aigreta, diminutive of aigron "heron," perhaps of Germanic origin (compare Old High German heigaro; see heron).
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1. An egret flew to southeast.
白鹭东南飞.
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2. A small egret ( Bubulus ibis ) native to Africa and southern Eurasia that feeds among grazing cattle.
黄鹭,牛背鹭:一种小型鹭鸶 ( 黄鹭牛背鹭 ),原产于非洲和欧亚南部,喂养在牧牛中.
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3. The wolf agreed with what he said , so he went to an egret for help.