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sarus crane

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛːrəs/

Definition of sarus crane

noun

  • a large red-headed crane found from India to the Philippines.
    • Grus antigone, family Gruidae

Origin:

mid 19th century: sarus from Sanskrit sārasa

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