courlan

[ koor-luhn ]

noun

1. the limpkin.

courlan

/ ˈkʊələn /

noun

1. See limpkin
   another name for limpkin

Word History and Origins

Origin of courlan¹

< French courlan < Carib; akin to Galibi kurliri

Word History and Origins

Origin of courlan¹

C19: from French, variant of courliri, from Galibi kurliri

Example Sentences

By day the Courlan is a dull bird, concealing itself in dense reed-beds in streams and marshes.

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