courlan n 1: wading bird of South America and Central America [syn: {courlan}, {Aramus guarauna}]
Limpkin \Limp"kin\ (l[i^]mp"k[i^]n), n. (Zool.) Either one of two species of wading birds of the genus {Aramus}, intermediate between the cranes and rails. The limpkins are remarkable for the great length of the toes. One species ({Aramus giganteus}) inhabits Florida and the West Indies; the other ({Aramus scolopaceus}) is found in South America. Called also {courlan}, and {crying bird}. [1913 Webster]
Courlan \Cour"lan\ (k??r"l?n), n. (Zool.) A South American bird, of the genus {Aramus}, allied to the rails. [1913 Webster]