Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

american bittern

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.09 in modern English

Syllables: amer-i-can bit-tern
IPA

21

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls.

Inflected Forms

American bitterns (plural)

Phrases

South American bittern

Frequently Paired Words

South American bittern

Synonyms

dunkadoo Indian billet Indian hen mire-drum stake-driver thunder-pumper stake driver botaurus lentiginosus

Questions

What does american bittern mean?: A medium-sized bittern most commonly found in North America, Botaurus lentiginosus, known for its resounding calls.

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