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coot Definition

coot (ko̵̅o̅t)

noun pl. coots or coot

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

Etymology: ME cote < ? MDu koet

coot Usage Examples

Converse of object

see: As we were walking down to the beach we saw some coots and a swan with her baby cygnets.

Adjective modifier

  • Hawaiian: The Hawaiian Coot was listed on October 13th 1970 ( 35 Federal Register 1607 ) Occurrence of Hawaiian Coot in the Hawaiian Islands.
  • old: Did the ghost show up? He cackled like old coot he was.
  • Eurasian: All the familiar waterbirds were on the river, including many Flamingo and Eurasian Coot, and a Kingfisher was seen by some.
  • crazy: Find out what the crazy coots are up to and who hangs out with a mallard.
  • few: A Shoveler, several Moorhen and a few Coot swam about on the pond.
  • mad: Old Birdman of Bryher turns out to be not so much a mad old coot, but a stalwart of the community.

Modifies a noun

  • chick: On the way saw the first batch of coot chicks this year.
  • nest: At least four coots nests and their occupants have been wiped out.
  • mailing: If you have more coot questions, there is a coot mailing list.
  • list: If you have more coot questions, there is a coot mailing list.
  • number: Almost all of the ducks had gone and the coot numbers were much reduced.