Associations to the word «Gallinule»

Pictures for the word «Gallinule»

Wiktionary

GALLINULE, noun. Several species of birds in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.

Dictionary definition

GALLINULE, noun. Any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

Wise words

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