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gallinule
(gal′i no̵̅o̅l′, -nyo̵̅o̅l′)
noun
any of various gruiform marsh birds (family Rallidae) that both swim and wade; esp., the moorhen
Origin: ModL < L gallinula, pullet, dim. of gallina: see gallinaceous
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noun
Any of various wading and swimming birds of the family Rallidae, frequenting swampy regions and characteristically having dark iridescent plumage and a red bill tipped with yellow.
Origin:
Origin: Latin gallīnula, pullet
Origin: , diminutive of gallīna, hen; see gallinaceous
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