Waterhen
//ˈwɔːtə.hɛn// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.
- 2 Synonym of turbo chook.
Etymology
From water + hen. Compare Saterland Frisian Woaterhanne, German Low German Waterhenne. Compare also Dutch waterhoen, German Wasserhuhn.
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