Gallinaceous (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adjective
  1. belonging or pertaining to the group of mainly heavy-bodied, ground-feeding domestic and game birds that comprise the order Galliformes, which includes all species of chicken, turkey, grouse, pheasant, quail, and partridge.
adjective
  1. 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
  2. of, relating to, or resembling the domestic fowl
Gallinaceous (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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