heronry

[ her-uhn-ree ]

noun

, plural her·on·ries.

1. a place where a colony of herons breeds.

heronry

/ ˈhɛrənrɪ /

noun

1. a colony of breeding herons

Word History and Origins

Origin of heronry¹

First recorded in 1610–20; heron + -ry

Example Sentences

It seems to me also possible that the family derived their name from being the proprietors of the only Heronry in Guernsey.

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So intent was Marvel upon the thoughts of the Spalding heronry, that he neglected every thing else.

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But the chief attraction is the very large rookery and heronry contained on one of the two large wooded islands.

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The heronry is probably very old, as in 1834 it was described as ‘long established and very populous.’

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The dogs and falcons were to have been put in requisition, and the heronry and the thick covers around beat for game.

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