gallinaceous

gal·li·na·ceous  (gl-nshs)

adj.

1. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the order Galliformes, which includes the common domestic fowl as well as the pheasants, turkeys, and grouse.

2. Relating to or resembling the domestic fowl.

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[From Latin gallnceus, of poultry, from gallna, hen, feminine of gallus, cock; see gal- in Indo-European roots.]

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galli·nacean n.

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gallinaceous

Adjective

of an order of birds, including poultry, pheasants, and grouse, that have a heavy rounded body [Latin gallina hen]

Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

gallinaceous - of or relating to or resembling a gallinacean