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gallinule Definition

gal·li·nule (gal′i no̵̅o̅l′, -nyo̵̅o̅l′)

noun

any of various gruiform marsh birds (family Rallidae) that both swim and wade; esp., the moorhen

Etymology: ModL < L gallinula, pullet, dim. of gallina: see gallinaceous

gallinule Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • purple: One marsh produced our only white tailed plover of the trip along with purple gallinule, many ruff and black winged stilts.
  • Hawaiian: Status of the Hawaiian Gallinule on lotus farms and a marsh on Oahu, Hawaii.