From Frankish *haigro via Old French, likely named for the bird's screeching call.
A large wading bird of the family Ardeidae, with long legs, a long neck, and a pointed bill, typically found near water.
From Old French 'hairon,' from Frankish *haigro, from Proto-Germanic *haigrō. The word may ultimately relate to a PIE root meaning 'to screech,' referencing the bird's harsh call. Key roots: *haigrō (Proto-Germanic: "heron").