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American coot

American coot noun: a bird (Fulica americana) of North America.

american coot: a bird (Fulica americana) of North America
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Noun

American coot (plural American coots)

  1. A bird (Fulica americana) of North America.
    Synonyms:
    whitebill, pulldoo

Synonyms of American coot

Forms of American coot

pluralAmerican coots

Questions about American coot

What does American coot mean?
American coot means a bird (Fulica americana) of North America.
What part of speech is American coot?
American coot is a noun.
What is the plural of American coot?
The plural of American coot is American coots.

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