waterhen

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.
  2. Synonym of turbo chook.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɔːtə.hɛn/

Word forms

waterhen waterhens

Etymology

From water + hen. Compare Saterland Frisian Woaterhanne, German Low German Waterhenne. Compare also Dutch waterhoen, German Wasserhuhn.

Synonyms

Derived words

white-breasted waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
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