Definition of "coots" [coots]

• Plural form of coot. (noun)

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• "'Never mind whether I come from Maine or whether I come from Jaffy,' says I, 'I come from sech a quarter of this' arth as whar 'coots is jest _coots_,' says I. ""
• "Farther out, white-beaked, ducklike birds called coots turn over the floating leaves of water lilies to find tasty snails for their nestlings."
• "The dog yelped so loud it caused some coots to scatter across the murky water."