Coot

[kuːt]

Definition

(noun.) slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks.

Typist: Ludwig--From WordNet

Definition

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

(n.) The surf duck or scoter. In the United States all the species of (/demia are called coots. See Scoter.

(n.) A stupid fellow; a simpleton; as, a silly coot.

Inputed by Gustav

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [Colloquial.] Simpleton, dunce.

Typed by Lillian

Definition

n. a short-tailed water-fowl with a characteristic white spot—an extension of the bill—on the forehead; hence called bald as in phrase 'bald as a coot.'

having legs clad with feathers.

Edited by Constantine