The pheasant, the bustard, the deaf wild peacock, the moorhen, the partridge, the woodcock and the thrush are said to be delicacies.
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Moorhen
/ˈmʊəɹˌhɛn/
Synonyms for "moorhen" (5 found)
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2 entriesadult moorhenjuvenile moorhen
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6 entriescommon moorhenmoorhen chickmoorhen dietmoorhen habitatmoorhen nestmoorhen plumage
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Tom can't tell a coot from a moorhen.
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The pond was another favourite place to visit. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy a refreshing splash.
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