gallinacean (Meaning)
Wordnet
gallinacean (n)
heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birds
Webster
gallinacean (n.)
One of the Gallinae or gallinaceous birds.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gallinacean
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gallinacean Sentence Examples
- The gallinacean family is characterized by sturdy beaks, rounded wings, and legs adapted for scratching and walking.
- Domestic chickens and turkeys are among the most common gallinacean species.
- The guinea fowl, a native of Africa, is a unique gallinacean with a distinctive call and colorful plumage.
- The hazel grouse is a shy and elusive gallinacean found in the forests of Eurasia.
- The partridge is a small gallinacean prized for its gamey flavor and challenging hunt.
- The quail is a diminutive gallinacean known for its distinctive "bobwhite" call.
- The pheasant is a colorful and prized gallinacean native to Asia.
- The grouse is a hardy gallinacean adapted to cold and mountainous environments.
- The ptarmigan is a high-altitude gallinacean with unique plumage that camouflages it in snowy landscapes.
- Gallinaceans play an important role in the ecosystem, providing food for predators and dispersing seeds.
FAQs About the word gallinacean
heavy-bodied largely ground-feeding domestic or game birdsOne of the Gallinae or gallinaceous birds.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The gallinacean family is characterized by sturdy beaks, rounded wings, and legs adapted for scratching and walking.
Domestic chickens and turkeys are among the most common gallinacean species.
The guinea fowl, a native of Africa, is a unique gallinacean with a distinctive call and colorful plumage.
The hazel grouse is a shy and elusive gallinacean found in the forests of Eurasia.
