mud hen

/məd hɛn/
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Other forms: mud hens

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