American coot

/əˌmɛrəkən kut/
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Definitions of American coot
  1. noun
    a coot found in North America
    synonyms: Fulica americana, marsh hen, mud hen, water hen
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    type of:
    coot
    slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
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