garza

/garθa/

Definitions

1. noun

A heron, particularly the Great Blue Heron.

“We spotted a garza on the lake’s edge, its long neck scanning the water for fish.”

2. noun

In some contexts, a garza refers to a type of marsh or low-lying area.

“The hikers navigated through the dense garza, careful not to get caught in the muddy terrain.”

Synonyms

  • heron
  • wading bird

Antonyms

  • desert
  • landlubber