gallinula

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Noun gallinula has 1 sense

Gallinula, genus Gallinula - gallinules
--₁ is a kind of bird genus
--₁ is a member of Rallidae, family Rallidae
--₁ has members:
gallinule, marsh hen, water hen, swamphen; Florida gallinule, Gallinula chloropus cachinnans; moorhen, Gallinula chloropus

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Gallinula

Description:

A gallinula is a genus of birds in the rail family, known for their aquatic habits. They are commonly found in wetlands and marshes across the globe.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A gallinula refers to a small, chicken-like bird of the genus Gallinula.

Example Sentence: I spotted a gallinula wading through the reeds near the pond.

Sense 2:

Noun: In biological taxonomy, gallinula is a genus of birds in the family Rallidae.

Example Sentence: The gallinula genus includes several species that thrive in wetland habitats.

Sense 3:

Noun: In certain regions, gallinula may refer to a specific species or subspecies of the genus Gallinula.

Example Sentence: The American gallinula, also known as the common gallinule, is found throughout the Americas.