Definition of gallinaceous

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gal·li·na·ceous    (gl-nshs) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:

1. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of the order Galliformes, which includes the common domestic fowl as well as the pheasants, turkeys, and grouse.
2. Relating to or resembling the domestic fowl.

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ETYMOLOGY:
From Latin gallnceus, of poultry, from gallna, hen, feminine of gallus, cock; see gal- in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
galli·nacean(Noun)