sarus

noun

sa·​rus

ˈsärəs

variants or sarus crane

plural saruses or sarus cranes

: a crane (Grus antigone or Antigone antigone) of the Indian and Malay region

Word History

Etymology

Hindi sāras, from Sanskrit sārasa, literally, of a lake, from saras lake, from sarati it runs, flows

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now