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gal·li·na·ceous
(găl′ə-nā′shəs)adj.
Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the order Galliformes, which includes poultry, pheasants, and grouse.
[From Latin gallīnāceus, of poultry, from gallīna, hen, feminine of gallus, cock; see gal- in Indo-European roots.]
gal′li·na′cean n.
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gallinaceous
(ˌɡælɪˈneɪʃəs)adj
1. (Animals) of, relating to, or belonging to the Galliformes, an order of birds, including domestic fowl, pheasants, grouse, etc, having a heavy rounded body, short bill, and strong legs
2. (Animals) of, relating to, or resembling the domestic fowl
[C18: from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna hen]
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gal•li•na•ceous
(ˌgæl əˈneɪ ʃəs)adj.
belonging or pertaining to the order Galliformes, comprising ground-feeding domestic or game birds, as chickens, turkeys, grouse, quail, and pheasants.
[1775–85; < Latin gallīnāceus pertaining to poultry]
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| Adj. | 1. | gallinaceous - of or relating to or resembling a gallinacean |
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