courlan

[ koor-luhn ]

noun

1. the limpkin.

courlan

/ ˈkʊələn /

noun

1. another name for limpkin

Word History and Origins

Origin of courlan¹

< French courlan < Carib; akin to Galibi kurliri

Word History and Origins

Origin of courlan¹

C19: from French, variant of courliri, from Galibi kurliri

Example Sentences

One is the courlan, called "crazy widow" from its mourning plumage and long melancholy screams, which on still evenings may be heard a league away.

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