gallinaceous
Americanadjective
adjective
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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
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of, relating to, or resembling the domestic fowl
Etymology
Origin of gallinaceous
First recorded in 1775–85; from Latin gallīnāceus “pertaining to poultry,” equivalent to gallīn(a) “hen” (derivative of gallus “cock, rooster”) + -āceus adjective suffix; see -aceous
Example Sentences
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This gallinaceous volume — possibly his 32nd, who can keep count? — includes a gallery of his paintings of chickens, anecdotes from his remarkable life and recipes that are more story than instruction.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 1, 2022
Nicknamed because of his gallinaceous similarity to Big Bird of Sesame Street, Fidrych came to town with an impressive 11-3 won-lost record and a certifiably manic style of pitching.
From Time Magazine Archive
The latter is based entirely on the period of incubation, which is never begun by a smart hen of any of the gallinaceous birds until the entire clutch is laid.
From Time Magazine Archive
Among the most interesting forms are the hornbills, the peacock, the Impey pheasant, the tragopan or horned pheasant, and other gallinaceous birds, the pheasant family being very characteristic of South-Eastern Asia.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 2 Amiel to Atrauli by Various
Nearly all the diseases of gallinaceous fowls arise from cold moisture.
From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert
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