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- [gal-uh-nool, -nyool]
- /ˈgæl əˌnul, -ˌnyul/
- /ɡˈalɪnjˌuːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-uh-nool, -nyool]
- /ˈgæl əˌnul, -ˌnyul/
Definitions of gallinule word
- noun gallinule any aquatic bird of the family Rallidae, having elongated, webless toes. 1
- noun gallinule A marsh bird of the rail family, with mainly black, purplish-blue, or dark green plumage, and a red bill. 1
- noun gallinule any of various aquatic birds of the genera Porphyrio and Porphyrula, typically having a dark plumage, red bill, and a red shield above the bill: family Rallidae (rails) 0
- noun gallinule any of various gruiform marsh birds (family Rallidae) that both swim and wade; esp., the moorhen 0
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Origin of gallinule
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < New Latin Gallinula a genus name, Late Latin gallīnula chicken, equivalent to Latin gallīn(a) hen + -ula -ule
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Parts of speech for Gallinule
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gallinule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gallinule usage trend in Literature
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