grus

/ɡrʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of bird in the family Gruidae, often referred to as a crane

“The grus migrated to a nearby lake for the winter.”

2. noun

the common crane (Grus grus) or its habitat

“The grus is a protected species in many European countries.”

Synonyms

  • crane
  • heron

Antonyms

  • plover