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Definition of Moorhens
1. moorhen [n] - See also: moorhen
Lexicographical Neighbors of Moorhens
Literary usage of Moorhens
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Cotswold Village, Or, Country Life and Pursuits in Gloucestershire by Joseph Arthur Gibbs (1899)
"... otter during his nocturnal rambles ; for sometimes one is awakened at night
by a tremendous tumult among the wild duck and moorhens that haunt the pool. ..."
2. Stray Notes on Fishing and Natural History by Cornwall Simeon (1860)
"... Peewit—Gran scarified by Rooks—Bareness at base of Book's bill— Infants— Young
Asses— Young Elephants—Lofty flight of moorhens at night—Land-rail—Quail— ..."
3. Stray Notes on Fishing and Natural History by Cornwall Simeon (1860)
"... Peewit — Grass scarified by Rooks — Bareness at base of Hook's bill— Infants—
Young Asses— Young Elephants— Lofty flight of moorhens at night— Land-rail ..."
Other Resources:
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