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• noun (Context 1)

Any of various marsh-dwelling wading birds of the rail family (Rallidae), typically characterized by dark plumage, a brightly colored frontal shield on the forehead, and long, unwebbed toes adapted for walking on floating vegetation.

Usage Example

"The birdwatchers stood quietly by the edge of the marsh, hoping to catch a glimpse of the vibrantly colored purple moorhen stepping across the water lilies."

Strongest
moorhen
Strong
swamphen
rail
Weak
coot

• Nearby Words

gallic
gallimimus
galling
gallinule
gallito
gallivant
galliwasp

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gallinule. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gallinule
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