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Definition of limpkin

limpkin

/ˈlɪmp.kɪn/
limp · kin
Plural:limpkins
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limpkin Lexical Profile

limpkin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A large, brownish wading bird (Aramus guarauna) native to the wetlands and swamps of the Americas, noted for its halting gait, loud wailing cries, and a specialized diet consisting primarily of apple snails.

Example

"While kayaking through the Florida Everglades, we heard the unmistakable piercing wail of a limpkin hidden among the reeds."

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• Rhymes for limpkin

• Nearby Words

limonium
limousine
limpet
limpkin
limpopo
limunsudan
linaria

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from the verb 'limp' combined with the diminutive suffix '-kin', referring to the bird's characteristic jerky or halting gait.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limpkin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limpkin
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