king rail
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of king rail
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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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.
From Scientific American
Resembling a King Rail in color, but much smaller.
From Project Gutenberg
King Rail: Rallus elegans elegans Audubon.—This summer resident is locally common in marshlands.
From Project Gutenberg
She had heard the King rail to his barons upon the impudence of London.
From Project Gutenberg
Its nesting or eggs will not differ from those of the King Rail.
From Project Gutenberg
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