gallinule
English
Etymology
From Latin gallinula
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/
Noun
gallinule (plural gallinules)
- A bird of several species in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.
Synonyms
- swamphen
Derived terms
- Allen's gallinule, Porphyrio alleni
- azure gallinule, Porphyrio flavirostris
- purple gallinule, Porphyrio martinicus
- spot-flanked gallinule, Gallinula melanops
- Tristan gallinule, Gallinula nesiotis
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