Water crake

(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:21:05

Wa"ter crake` (?). Zool. (a)

The dipper.

(b)

The spotted crake (Porzana maruetta). See Illust. of Crake.

(c)

The swamp hen, or crake, of Australia.

 

© Webster 1913.

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