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Limpkin

Limpkin Meaning & Definition
Limpkin Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Limpkin?

[n] wading bird of Florida, Cuba and Jamaica having a drooping bill and a distinctive wailing call

Synonyms | Synonyms for Limpkin: Aramus pictus

Related Terms | Find terms related to Limpkin:

See Also | Gruiformes | order Gruiformes | wader | wading bird

Limpkin In Webster's Dictionary

\Limp"kin\ (l[i^]mp"k[i^]n), n. (Zo["o]l.) Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus {Aramus}, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One species ({A. giganteus}) inhabits Florida and the West Indies; the other ({A. scolopaceus}) is found in South America. Called also {courlan}, and {crying bird}.

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