heron
nounHow many syllables in heron?
There are 2 syllables in the word heron.How to pronounce heron:
Definition of heron:
- heron (noun):
- any of various long-necked and long-legged wading birds (family ardeidae) with a long tapering bill, large wings, and soft plumage
- noun. Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century).
Synonyms for heron:
hero
hero of alexandria
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