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Definition of Bittern
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Bittern
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. Related Definitions:
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