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gallinule

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.nul/

gallinulenoun

gallinules

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.nul/

Translations

камышница

The gallinule is often seen in wetlands.

Камышница часто встречается на болотах.

Additional translations

пастушок

водяная курочка

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

moorhen

waterhen

swamp hen

gallinuleadjective

more gallinule

Comp.

most gallinule

Super.

/ˈɡælɪnjuːl/

/ˈɡælɪnuːl/

Used attributively to describe something relating to or characteristic of a gallinule.

Definitions

Relating to, characteristic of, or associated with a gallinule.

The biologist examined the gallinule feathers under a microscope.