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Gallinae

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Gal·​li·​nae | \ gəˈlīˌnē \

Definition of Gallinae

1 : a group of birds usually nearly equivalent to Galliformes
2 or gallinae : wild birds (as wild turkey, grouse, pheasant, partridge, and quail) of the order Galliformes that are fit or lawful for hunting

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History and Etymology for Gallinae

New Latin, from Latin gallinae, plural of gallina hen

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“Gallinae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Gallinae. Accessed 26 Jun. 2022.

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