moorhen

UK
/ˈmʊə.hɛn/
US
/ˈmʊr.hɛn/
moorhennoun
moorhens
pl
UK
/ˈmʊə.hɛn/
US
/ˈmʊr.hɛn/
Traduzioni
The moorhen was swimming gracefully in the pond.
Камышница грациозно плавала в пруду.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
водяная курочка
Definizioni
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.
Sinonimi
marsh hen
swamp hen
common gallinule
moor hen
moorhenadjective
UK
/ˈmɔːˌhɛn/
US
/ˈmʊrˌhɛn/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something relating to or characteristic of moorhens; relational adjective.
Definizioni
Relating to or associated with moorhens.
The researchers observed a moorhen nest hidden among the reeds.