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English > 1 sense of the expression mud hen:
NOUNanimalmud hen, American coot, marsh hen, water hen, Fulica americanaa coot found in North America
English > mud hen: 1 sense > noun 1, animal
MeaningA coot found in North America.
SynonymsAmerican coot, marsh hen, water hen, Fulica americana
Member ofFulica, genus Fulicacoots
Broadercootslate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks