Fulica

noun

Fu·​li·​ca

ˈfyülə̇kə

: a genus of aquatic birds (family Rallidae) comprising the coots and being from the typical rails by the presence of a frontal shield and lobed toes compare gallinule

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, coot

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