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1. (n.) coot
any aquatic rail of the genus Fulica, as F. americana, of North America, and F. atra, of the Old World, characterized by lobate toes.
2. coot
any of various other swimming or diving birds, esp. the scoters.
3. coot
Informal. a foolish or crotchety person, esp. one who is old.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME cote; akin to D koet)
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1. (noun) coot
slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
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1. (noun) coot
a wading bird with lobate toes, of the genus Fulica
2. (noun) coot
the surf duck or scoter. In the United States all the species of (/demia are called coots. See Scoter
3. (noun) coot
a stupid fellow; a simpleton; as, a silly coot
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