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- US Pronunciation
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- [limp-kin]
- /ˈlɪmp kɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [limp-kin]
- /ˈlɪmp kɪn/
Definitions of limpkin word
- noun limpkin a large, loud-voiced, wading bird, Aramus guarauna, intermediate in size and character between the cranes and the rails, of the warmer regions of America. 1
- noun limpkin A wading marsh bird related to the rails, with long legs and a long bill, found in the southeastern US and tropical America. 1
- noun limpkin a rail-like wading bird, Aramus guarauna, of tropical American marshes, having dark brown plumage with white markings and a wailing cry: order Gruiformes (cranes, rails, etc) 0
- noun limpkin a gruiform bird (Aramus guarauna) of a family (Aramidae) with only one species, found in Florida, Central America, the West Indies, and South America 0
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Origin of limpkin
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75, Americanism; limp1 + -kin; so called because of its jerky walk
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Parts of speech for Limpkin
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limpkin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
limpkin usage trend in Literature
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