swamphen

/ˈswɒmfɛn, ˈswɔmfɛn, ˈswæmfɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

A large Australian waterbird related to the coot.

“The swamphen’s distinctive call echoed through the mangrove forest.”

Synonyms

  • coot
  • rails
  • waterbird

Antonyms

  • bird-of-prey
  • landbird