First Known Use: 1693
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gallinaceous
adjective gal·li·na·ceous \ˌga-lə-ˈnā-shəs\
Definition of GALLINACEOUS
: of or relating to an order (Galliformes) of heavy-bodied largely terrestrial birds including the pheasants, turkeys, grouse, and the common domestic chicken
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Origin of GALLINACEOUS
Latin gallinaceus of domestic fowl, from gallina hen, from gallus cock
Rhymes with GALLINACEOUS
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