GALLINACEOUS


Meaning of GALLINACEOUS in English

[ ˌgalɪ'neɪʃəs ]

■ adjective relating to or denoting birds of an order (Galliformes) which includes domestic poultry and game birds.

Origin

C18: from L. gallinaceus (from gallina 'hen') + -ous .

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