gallinacean

• Substantiv, das schwere, überwiegend am Boden lebende Vögel bezeichnet, darunter Hausgeflügel und Wildgeflügel.

A noun referring to heavy-bodied birds that are largely ground-feeding, including domestic fowl and game birds.

1. Heavy-bodied ground-feeding birdC2formal

   A bird belonging to the order Galliformes, which includes domestic fowl and game birds such as chickens, turkeys, pheasants, and quails.

   Hühnervogel

   • The farm raised several gallinaceans for their meat and eggs.
   • Pheasants are a type of gallinacean often hunted for sport.
   • Turkeys, a well-known gallinacean, are popular during holiday feasts.

   Synonymefowl