| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷shəs adjective
Etymology: Latin gallinaceus of domestic fowl, from gallina hen (from gallus cock) + -aceus -aceous — more at gallus
1. : resembling a bird (as a domestic fowl) of the order Galliformes
gallinaceous pigeon
2. : of or relating to the Galliformes
gallinaceous birds