Bittern

William Smith's Bible Dictionary

The word occurs in (Isaiah 14:23; 34:11; Zephaniah 2:14) and we are inclined to believe that the Authorized Version is correct. The bittern (Botaurus stellaris) belongs to the Ardeidae, the heron family of birds, and is famous for the peculiar nocturnal booming sound which it emits.

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Bittern
·noun A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species. II. Bittern ·a...

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
Bittern
Is found three times in connection with the desolations to come upon Babylon, Idumea, and Nineveh (I...

Easton's Bible Dictionary
bittern
n. bird-name well known in England.The Australian species are – – The Bittern – – Botaurus paecilop...

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris