gallinaceous

(gal′i nā′s̸həs)

adjective

of an order (Galliformes) of birds that nest on the ground, including turkeys, chickens, pheasants, and grouse

Origin: L gallinaceus < gallina, hen < gallus, a cock

See gallinaceous in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the order Galliformes, which includes the common domestic fowl as well as the pheasants, turkeys, and grouse.
Relating to or resembling the domestic fowl.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin gallīnāceus, of poultry

Origin: , from gallīna, hen

Origin: , feminine of gallus, cock; see gal- in Indo-European roots

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