finfoot in British English
(ˈfɪnˌfʊt)
nounWord forms: plural -foots
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)
Also called: sungrebefinfoot in American English
(ˈfɪnˌfut)
nounWord forms: plural -foots
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
Also called: sun grebe Word origin
[1885–90; fin1 + foot]This word is first recorded in the period 1885–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: booster, lineup, roller coaster, seminar, upsweepImage offinfoot
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