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bitterns
We have found lemma(root) word of bitterns : bittern.
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[ˈbɪtən], (Noun)
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- 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
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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 century, perhaps by association with hern, obsolete variant of heron
[ˈbɪtən], (Noun)
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- a concentrated solution of various salts remaining after the crystallization of salt from seawater
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Origin
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late 17th century: probably from the adjective bitter
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