Meaning Of The Word Gallinaceous

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What's The Definition Of Gallinaceous?

gallinaceous in American English
of an order (Galliformes) of birds that nest on the ground, including turkeys, chickens, pheasants, and grouse
adjective: pertaining to or resembling the domestic fowls

gallinaceous in British English
adjective: of, relating to, or belonging to the Galliformes, an order of birds, including domestic fowl, pheasants, grouse, etc, having a heavy rounded body, short bill, and strong legs

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