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Marsh hen

Marsh hen Meaning & Definition
Marsh hen Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Marsh hen?

[n] any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
[n] North American coot

Synonyms | Synonyms for Marsh hen: American coot | Fulica americana | gallinule | mud hen | swamphen | water hen

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See Also | aquatic bird | coot | Florida gallinule | Fulica | Gallinula | Gallinula chloropus | Gallinula chloropus cachinnans | genus Fulica | genus Gallinula | moorhen | purple gallinule

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