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gallinaceous

gal·li·na·ceous

UK/ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

of or relating to a gallinacean

2.

relating to or resembling fowl

Origin

Borrowed from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna (“hen”), itself from gallus (“cock”).

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