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bittern

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1. bittern - Noun

2. bittern - Adjective

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A wading bird of the genus Botaurus, allied to the herons, of various species.

The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains.

A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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On May 31st 2014, the Kitimat RCMP responded to a complaint of a missing youth from Bittern St. Police were advised that the youth was observed missing from her residence by her father after she was grounded. Source: Internet

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