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1. Any gallinule. Source: opted
2. The common American coot. Source: opted
3. n. a coot found in North America Source: wordnet
4. n. any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens Source: wordnet
5. 1. (Zoöl.) Any gallinule. 2. (Zoöl.) The common American coot. Source: webster

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