limpkin

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Noun limpkin has 1 sense

limpkin, Aramus pictus - wading bird of Florida, Cuba and Jamaica having a drooping bill and a distinctive wailing call
--₁ is a kind of wading bird, wader
--₁ is a member of Gruiformes, order Gruiformes

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Limpkin

Definition:

A limpkin is a wading bird native to the Americas, characterized by its slender body, long legs, and loud call. It belongs to the Aramidae family and is known for its unique feeding habits.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A bird species (Aramus guarauna) found in freshwater marshes and swamps, primarily in Florida.

Example sentence: The limpkin wades through the marsh, searching for apple snails to eat.

Sense 2:

A limp or awkward walk caused by an injury or disability.

Example sentence: Sarah's twisted ankle left her with a noticeable limp.

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