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king rail
noun
a large, long-billed rail, Rallus elegans, of North America, having reddish-brown plumage.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of king rail1
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
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Gallo texts to say they heard a King Rail, a state-endangered bird scouted earlier by honorary team member Phil Rusch—and are heading back north to the finish line.
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Resembling a King Rail in color, but much smaller.
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King Rail: Rallus elegans elegans Audubon.—This summer resident is locally common in marshlands.
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She had heard the King rail to his barons upon the impudence of London.
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A small Rail, 9 inches long, very similar in markings and coloration to the King Rail.
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