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mud hen

 

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Noun mud hen has 1 sense
  1. American coot, marsh hen, mud hen, water hen, Fulica americana - North American coot
    --1 is a kind of coot
    --1 is a member of Fulica, genus Fulica

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Mud Hen

Definition: Mud hen refers to different bird species typically found in marshes and wetlands.

Part of Speech: Noun

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1: A common name for the American coot, a migratory waterfowl native to North America.

Example Sentence: The mud hen gracefully glided across the calm lake.

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Sense 2: In some regions, mud hen refers to the common moorhen, a bird species found in freshwater habitats.

Example Sentence: We spotted a mud hen nesting near the reeds of the pond.

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Sense 3: Informally, a mud hen may also refer to a clumsy or ungraceful person, similar to a "clumsy duck".

Example Sentence: Watch out for Tim, he's a real mud hen on the dance floor.

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