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gallinule

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/

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noun

/ˈɡæl.ɪ.njuːl/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из различных мелких водоплавающих птиц рода Gallinula, отличающихся от пастушков наличием лобного щитка и сходством с домашними курами.

A noun referring to any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula, distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

  1. Aquatic birdC2formal

    A small to medium-sized waterbird from the family Rallidae, characterized by a prominent frontal shield on the forehead and a hen-like appearance.

    ruВодоплавающая птица

    • The purple gallinule is known for its brightly colored plumage.
    • We spotted a common gallinule swimming near the reeds.
    • Gallinules use their long toes to walk on floating vegetation.

    Synonymsmoorhenswamphen

Forms
  • gallinules plural form
  • gallinules' possessive plural form
  • gallinule's possessive singular form