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waterhen

/ˈwɔːtəhɛn/

/ˈwɔtərˌhɛn/

Translations

waterhennoun

waterhens

/ˈwɔːtəhɛn/

/ˈwɔtərˌhɛn/

водяная курица

The waterhen is often seen near ponds and lakes.

Водяная курица часто встречается возле прудов и озер.

Synonyms

swamp hen

waterhenadjective

/ˈwɔːtəˌhɛn/

/ˈwɔtərˌhɛn/

Attributive use: occurring before another noun to denote relation to the bird species (e.g., waterhen nest).

waterhennoun

Any of several medium-sized birds of the rail family (Rallidae), especially the moorhen (Gallinula chloropus), that live around fresh water.

A lone waterhen picked its way through the reeds beside the canal.

Archaic or dialect. A female bird of any kind of waterfowl.

Early hunting guides advised leaving the waterhen undisturbed while she brooded her eggs.

waterhenadjective

Attributive. Relating to, characteristic of, or belonging to a waterhen.

The team recorded waterhen calls throughout the night.