English Explanatory Dictionary

gallinaceous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.

Pronunciation

/ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/

Word forms

gallinaceous more gallinaceous most gallinaceous

Etymology

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

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