\Limp"kin\ (l[i^]mp"k[i^]n), n. (Zo["o]l.)
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 ({A. giganteus}) inhabits Florida and the West
Indies; the other ({A. scolopaceus}) is found in South
America. Called also {courlan}, and {crying bird}.