Bittern

/ˈbɪtən/ noun

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

Definition

  1. (noun) Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.
  2. (noun) The liquor remaining after halite (common salt) has been harvested from saline water (brine).
  3. (noun) The saline substance added to soy milk to coagulate it as a primary step in the production of tofu.
  4. (noun) A very bitter compound of quassia, cocculus indicus, etc., used by fraudulent brewers in adulterating beer.

Word stats

  • Bittern contains 7 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 5 consonant(s).
  • It uses 6 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Bittern mean?

Several bird species in the Botaurinae subfamily of the heron family Ardeidae.

How many letters are in Bittern?

Bittern has 7 letters.

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