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gallinule

UK
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/
US
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.nul/

Translations

gallinuleadjective
more gallinule
Comp.
most gallinule
Super.
UK
/ˈɡælɪnjuːl/
US
/ˈɡælɪnuːl/
Used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of a gallinule.
gallinulenoun
gallinules
pl
UK
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/
US
/ˈɡæl.ɪ.nul/
The gallinule is often seen in wetlands.
Камышница часто встречается на болотах.
Additional translations
пастушок
водяная курочка
Synonyms
moorhen
waterhen
swamp hen

Definitions

gallinuleadjective
Relating to, characteristic of, or associated with a gallinule.
The biologist examined the gallinule feathers under a microscope.
gallinulenoun
Any of several marsh-dwelling birds of the rail family (Rallidae), especially of the genera Gallinula and Porphyrio, having long toes and a conspicuous frontal shield.
A purple gallinule stepped lightly across the floating vegetation.
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