Gallinule

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈɡælɪnjuːl/

Origin

From Latin gallinula ("")

Full definition of gallinule

Noun

1. Several species of birds in the genera Porphyrio and Gallinula of the family Rallidae.

Synonyms

• swamphen

Derived terms

• Allen's gallinule, Porphyrio alleni
• azure gallinule, Porphyrio flavirostris
• purple gallinule,
• spot-flanked gallinule, Gallinula melanops
• Tristan gallinule,