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Noun boatbill has 1 sense
  1. boatbill, boat-billed heron, broadbill, Cochlearius cochlearius - tropical American heron related to night herons
    --1 is a kind of heron
    --1 is a member of Cochlearius, genus Cochlearius

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Boatbill

Definition: Boatbill refers to a medium-sized bird species native to tropical regions, particularly found in mangrove forests. It is characterized by its distinctive boat-shaped bill, which is flat and broad. The boatbill belongs to the family of herons, egrets, and bitterns.

1. Noun (Animal):

The boatbill, also known as the boat-billed heron, is a water bird that primarily resides in the mangrove swamps of Central and South America.

Example Sentence:

The boatbill perched gracefully on a branch, its distinctive bill shimmering in the sunlight.

2. Noun (Plant):

In the field of botany, boatbill refers to a flowering plant species belonging to the family of Saururaceae. It is characterized by its boat-shaped leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers.

Example Sentence:

The boatbill plant thrives in wetland habitats, displaying its unique boat-shaped leaves.

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