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old world coot

 

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Noun old world coot has 1 sense
  1. Old World coot, Fulica atra - Eurasian coot
    --1 is a kind of coot
    --1 is a member of Fulica, genus Fulica

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Old World Coot

Description

An Old World Coot is a medium-sized bird species belonging to the Rallidae family. It is known for its distinctive appearance and behavior.

Senses

Sense 1: Noun

A bird of the genus Fulica, especially Fulica atra, commonly found in Eurasia.

Example sentence:

The Old World Coot gracefully glided across the calm lake.

Sense 2: Noun (Informal)

A term used to describe a grumpy or irritable person, typically an older individual.

Example sentence:

Don't mind him, he's just an old world coot who doesn't like socializing.

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