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Definition of swamphen

swamphen

/ˈswɑːmpˌhɛn/
swamp · hen
Plural:swamphens
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swamphen Lexical Profile

swamphen Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of several widely distributed, stout-billed wetland birds of the rail family (genus Porphyrio), characteristically possessing largely purplish or blue plumage, a bright red bill, and a prominent red frontal shield.

Example

"We spotted a purple swamphen flicking its tail and foraging among the dense reeds at the edge of the marsh."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

swamp milkweed
swamp rose
swamp snake
swamphen
swampiness
swampland
swampy

Word Origin & Etymology

A descriptive compound of the words 'swamp' and 'hen', reflecting the bird's preferred marshy wetland habitat and its fowl-like appearance and size.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Swamphen. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/swamphen
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