gallinaceous adjective.
[galɪ'neɪʃǝs] L18.[from Latin gallinaceus (from gallina hen from gallus cock) + -OUS: see -ACEOUS.]Of or pertaining to the order Galliformes, which comprises domestic fowls, turkeys, grouse, pheasants, partridges, etc.
■ gallinacean adjective & noun (a) adjective =
GALLINACEOUS;
(b) noun a gallinaceous bird:
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