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Definition of Swamphen
1. Noun. Any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.
Exact synonyms: Gallinule, Marsh Hen, Water Hen
Generic synonyms: Aquatic Bird
Group relationships: Gallinula, Genus Gallinula
Specialized synonyms: Florida Gallinule, Gallinula Chloropus Cachinnans, Gallinula Chloropus, Moorhen, Purple Gallinule
Generic synonyms: Aquatic Bird
Group relationships: Gallinula, Genus Gallinula
Specialized synonyms: Florida Gallinule, Gallinula Chloropus Cachinnans, Gallinula Chloropus, Moorhen, Purple Gallinule
Definition of Swamphen
1. Noun. Several species of bird in the genus ''Porphyrio'' of the family Rallidae. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Swamphen
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