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The correct spelling is coot.

How to pronounce coot

/kuːt/
noun

IPA: /kuːt/

Say it like: Coo-t

The correct spelling is coot. Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead. For example: "A rich coot"

Usage Examples

A rich coot

Man that song's the coot.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
  2. 2.A foolish or eccentric fellow
  3. 3.(with the) A success; something excellent.
  4. 4.Body louse (Pediculus humanus).

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