Definition of Coot

1. Noun. Slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.

Generic synonyms: Rail
Group relationships: Fulica, Genus Fulica, Covert
Specialized synonyms: American Coot, Fulica Americana, Marsh Hen, Mud Hen, Water Hen, Fulica Atra, Old World Coot

Definition of Coot

1. n. A wading bird with lobate toes, of the genus Fulica.

Definition of Coot

1. Noun. Any of various aquatic birds of the genus ''Fulica'' that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead. ¹

2. Noun. (colloquial) A stupid fellow; a simpleton ¹

3. Noun. (slang with ''the'') A success; something excellent. ¹

4. Noun. (slang) Body louse. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Coot

1. an aquatic bird [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Coot

cooriginal
coorse
coorses
coos
coosen
coosened
coosening
coosens
cooser
coosers
coosin
coosined
coosining
coosins
coost
coot (current term)
cootchie-cootchie-coo
cooters
cootie
cooties
cootikin
cootikins
cootling
coots
cooty
coown
coowned
coowner
coowners

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