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gal·li·nae
\gəˈlīˌnē\ noun plural
Etymology: New Latin, from Latin gallinae, plural of gallina hen
1. usually capitalized : a group of birds usually nearly equivalent to Galliformes
2. often capitalized : wild birds (as wild turkey, grouse, pheasant, partridge, and quail) of the order Galliformes that are fit or lawful for hunting |