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moorhen

/ˈmʊə.hɛn/

/ˈmʊr.hɛn/

Translations

moorhenadjective

/ˈmɔːˌhɛn/

/ˈmʊrˌhɛn/

Used attributively before a noun to denote something relating to or characteristic of moorhens; relational adjective.

moorhennoun

moorhens

/ˈmʊə.hɛn/

/ˈmʊr.hɛn/

The moorhen was swimming gracefully in the pond.

Камышница грациозно плавала в пруду.

Additional translations

водяная курочка

Synonyms

marsh hen

swamp hen

common gallinule

moor hen

moorhenadjective

Relating to or associated with moorhens.

The researchers observed a moorhen nest hidden among the reeds.

moorhennoun

A small aquatic bird of the rail family, typically having a red bill and a white stripe on the flanks, commonly found in marshes and ponds.

The moorhen paddled quietly across the pond, its red bill contrasting with the green reeds.