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ralline
[ ral-ahyn, -in ]
adjective
- belonging or pertaining to the family Rallidae, comprising the rails and allied species.
ralline
/ -ɪn; ˈrælaɪn /
adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the Rallidae , a family of birds that includes the rails, crakes, and coots
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ralline1
C19: from New Latin Rallus rail ³
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Example Sentences
Where they pass the winter--in what Mentone or Madeira of the ralline race--is not known.
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