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gallinaceous
[ gal-uh-ney-shuhs ]
adjective
- belonging or pertaining to the group of mainly heavy-bodied, ground-feeding domestic and game birds that comprise the order Galliformes, which includes all species of chicken, turkey, grouse, pheasant, quail, and partridge.
gallinaceous
/ ˌɡælɪˈneɪʃəs /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Galliformes, an order of birds, including domestic fowl, pheasants, grouse, etc, having a heavy rounded body, short bill, and strong legs
- of, relating to, or resembling the domestic fowl
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gallinaceous1
First recorded in 1775–85; from Latin gallīnāceus “pertaining to poultry,” equivalent to gallīn(a) “hen” (derivative of gallus “cock, rooster”) + -āceus adjective suffix; -aceous
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Word History and Origins
Origin of gallinaceous1
C18: from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna hen
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Example Sentences
The gallinaceous birds include the large blue grouse of the coast, replaced in the Rocky Mountains by the dusky grouse.
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It is certain that between Claudit and the gallinaceous tribe obscure affinities existed.
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The grouse is a northern bird, extending into far colder regions than any other subfamily of the gallinaceous group.
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Partridge, pr′trij, n. a genus of gallinaceous birds preserved for game.
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Pheasant, fez′ant, n. a gallinaceous bird abundant in Britain, and highly valued as food.
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