Bittern word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bittern" word

[noun] relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

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\Bit"tern\, n. [OE. bitoure, betore, bitter, fr. F. butor; of unknown origin.] (Zo["o]l.) A wading bird of the genus {Botaurus}, allied to the herons, of various species. Note: The common European bittern is {Botaurus stellaris}. It makes, during the brooding season, a noise called by Dryden bumping, and by Goldsmith booming. The American bittern is {B. lentiginosus}, and is also called {stake-driver} and {meadow hen}. See {Stake-driver}. Note: The name is applied to other related birds, as the {least bittern} ({Ardetta exilis}), and the {sun bittern}.
\Bit"tern\, n. [From {Bitter}, a.] 1. The brine which remains in salt works after the salt is concreted, having a bitter taste from the chloride of magnesium which it contains. 2. A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus Indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer. --Cooley.

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Let's analyse "bittern" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: NRETTIB. Average typing speed for these characters is 1840 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... .. - - . .-. -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bittern: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bittern: 2 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 5 + 9 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful

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