Gallinaceous

//ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs// adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or resembling a gallinacean wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna (“hen”), itself from gallus (“cock”).

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