finfoot
noun
any of several aquatic birds of the family Heliornithidae, of South America, Asia, and Africa, related to the rails and coots and characterized by lobate toes.
finfoots
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pluralof finfoot.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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With the finfoots the collection of wading birds closes; but before going on his way, the visitor should glance at the paintings which are hung about the wall cases in this room or compartment.
From How to See the British Museum in Four Visits by Jerrold, W. Blanchard
