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(ko̵̅o̅t)

noun pl. coots or coot

any of a genus (Fulica) of ducklike, freshwater birds of the rail family, with long-lobed toes
☆ scoter
Informal an amusing or eccentric old fellow

Origin: ME cote < ? MDu koet

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noun

Any of several dark-gray aquatic birds of the genus Fulica of North America and Europe, having a black head and neck, lobed toes, and a white bill.
See scoter.
Informal An eccentric or crotchety person, especially an eccentric old man.

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Origin: Middle English coote

Origin: , possibly from Middle Dutch coet

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