ardea

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Noun ardea has 1 sense

Ardea, genus Ardea - type genus of the Ardeidae: large New and Old World herons
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Ardeidae, family Ardeidae
--₁ has members:
great blue heron, Ardea herodius; great white heron, Ardea occidentalis

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Ardea

Noun

1. A genus of large wading birds belonging to the heron family, characterized by long legs, a long neck, and a spear-like bill.

Example Sentence: The ardea gracefully waded through the marsh, searching for fish to catch.

Proper Noun

1. A town in Italy, located in the Lazio region.

Example Sentence: Ardea is a charming town known for its ancient ruins and beautiful coastline.