egret

/ˈiːɡɹɪt/noun
High School
1

Any of various wading birds of the genera Egretta or Ardea that includes herons, many of which are white or buff, and several of which develop fine plumes during the breeding season.

2

A plume or tuft of feathers worn as a part of a headdress, or anything imitating such an ornament.

3

The flying feathery or hairy crown of seeds or achenes, such as the down of the thistle.

4

The crab-eating macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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