great white heron

(noun) a common egret of the genus Egretta found in America; it is a variety of the Old World white egret Casmerodius albus. Synonyms: American egret, great white heron, Egretta albus.

(noun) widely distributed Old World white egret. Synonyms: great white heron, Casmerodius albus.

(noun) large white heron of Florida and the Florida Keys. Synonyms: great white heron, Ardea occidentalis.