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- [koot]
- /kut/
- /kuːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koot]
- /kut/
Definitions of coot word
- countable noun coot A coot is a water bird with black feathers and a white patch on its forehead. 3
- noun coot any aquatic bird of the genus Fulica, esp F. atra of Europe and Asia, having lobed toes, dark plumage, and a white bill with a frontal shield: family Rallidae (rails, crakes, etc) 3
- noun coot a foolish person, esp an old man (often in the phrase old coot) 3
- noun coot any of a genus (Fulica) of ducklike, freshwater birds of the rail family, with long-lobed toes 3
- noun coot scoter 3
- noun coot an amusing or eccentric old fellow 3
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Origin of coot
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English cote; cognate with Dutch koet
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Parts of speech for Coot
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coot popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
coot usage trend in Literature
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