gallinaceous

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna (“hen”), itself from gallus (“cock”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/

Adjective

gallinaceous (comparative more gallinaceous, superlative most gallinaceous)

  1. (zoology) Related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.

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