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| coot |
any of various other water birds, such as scoters. [1/3 definitions] |
| darter |
any of several long-necked, long-billed water birds; anhinga; snakebird. [1/3 definitions] |
| goose |
a wild or domesticated water bird that resembles a duck but is usu. larger and has a longer neck and legs and a more pointed bill. [1/6 definitions] |
| palmate |
of certain water birds, having webs between the toes. [1/2 definitions] |
| pelican |
any of several large water birds of warm climates that have a long bill with a distendable pouch in the lower half, for catching and holding fish. |
| web |
a membrane connecting the toes of various water birds and water animals. [1/7 definitions] |
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