Definition of bittern
English to English noun - relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes
source: WordNet 3.0 - A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.
source: Webster 1913 - The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains.
source: Webster 1913
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bittern, bitterness, butterine, butterman, butthorn, beterano, betorn, boat train, buttermilk, butyrin, betatron, butyrone, bevatron, beta iron, betrim, bedroom, bed-room, bathroom
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