Definitions for: Coot

[n] slaty-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks

Webster (1913) Definition: Coot (k[=oo]t), n. [Cf. D. koet, W. cwtair; cwta short,
bodtailed + iar hen; cf. cwtau to dock. Cf. Cut.]
1. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) A wading bird with lobate toes, of the genus Fulica.
The common European or bald coot is F. atra (see
under bald); the American is F. Americana.
(b) The surf duck or scoter. In the United States all the
species of ([OE]demia are called coots. See
Scoter. ``As simple as a coot.'' --Halliwell.

2. A stupid fellow; a simpleton; as, a silly coot. [Colloq.]

See Also: American coot, covert, Fulica, Fulica americana, Fulica atra, genus Fulica, marsh hen, mud hen, Old World coot, rail, water hen

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