Water Hen (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A coot found in North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• American Coot
• Fulica Americana
• Marsh Hen
• Mud Hen

Hypernyms

• Coot

Meaning ²

Any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Gallinule
• Swamphen
• Marsh Hen

Hypernyms

• Aquatic Bird

Hyponyms

• Gallinula Chloropus
• Moorhen
• Florida Gallinule
• Purple Gallinule
• Gallinula Chloropus Cachinnans