finfoot

American  

[fin-foot] / ˈfɪnˌfʊt /

noun

finfoots plural

1. 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.

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finfoot British  

/ ˈfɪnˌfʊt /

noun

1. Also called: sungrebe.  any aquatic bird of the tropical and subtropical family Heliornithidae , having broadly lobed toes, a long slender head and neck, and pale brown plumage: order Gruiformes (cranes, rails etc)

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• finfoots
  plural

Etymology

Origin of finfoot

First recorded in 1885–90; fin ¹ + foot

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

finfoot finfoots

Other threatened species in the Sundarbans include two river dolphins and an endemic bird, the masked finfoot.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 2, 2016

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