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Bittern 1

Definition: A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.

Bittern 2

Definition: The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains.

Bittern 3

Definition: A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.

bittern 4

Definition: relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

 

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