bogla
An Indian English term for an egret — any of the white herons of the genus Egretta or Ardea that are common across the Indian subcontinent.
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An Indian English term for an egret — any of the white herons of the genus Egretta or Ardea that are common across the Indian subcontinent. The word is used in everyday South Asian English for these birds and appears in field guides and birding contexts. Not slang; a genuine regional common name.
A bogla stood motionless at the edge of the paddy field, waiting for something to surface.
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(Indian) An egret.
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