Advertisement
Advertisement
Virginia rail
noun
- a long-billed American rail, Rallus limicola, having blackish and reddish-brown plumage.
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of Virginia rail1
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Advertisement
Word of the Day
[gal-uh-maw-free ]
Meaning and examplesStart each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!
By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse