gallinule

Meanings

• noun

  A large, flightless water bird with a broad, flat bill, belonging to the rail family. It has long legs and webbed feet, and is commonly found in marshy areas.

  - "The gallinule waded through the marshy waters, searching for food."
  - "I saw a gallinule in the pond at the nature reserve."
  - "The gallinule is also known as a sngre, moorhen, or marsh hen."

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Synonyms

swamphen

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Variants

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gallinule , gallinules , moorhen , moorhens

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Etymology

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From Old French galiule, from galin, galine, a hen, from gallus, a rooster.

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Trivia

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1. The gallinule is the state bird of Louisiana, USA.

2. The gallinule is an omnivore and eats both plants and animals.

3. The gallinule can fly short distances, but it prefers to stay on the ground or in the water.

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Related Concepts

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1. Rail family: The gallinule belongs to the rail family, which includes other water birds such as coots and crakes.

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Culture

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In literature, the gallinule has been used as a symbol of rebirth and renewal due to its association with water and new life. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, including sculptures and paintings.

How to Memorize "gallinule"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large bird with a broad, flat bill, wading through marshy water with long legs and webbed feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the gallinule with water, new life, and rebirth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that the gallinule is a large, flightless bird that lives in the water and looks like a chicken.

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