sarus crane

[ sahr-uhs ]

noun

1. a large, gray crane, Grus antigone, of Asia, having a naked, red head.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sarus crane¹

1830–40; < Hindi sāras < Sanskrit sārasa pertaining to lakes

Example Sentences

The legs of the sitting sarus crane are folded under it, as are those of incubating flamingos and other long-legged birds.

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