Moorhen

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈmur.hÉ›n/

Origin

From moor + hen

Full definition of moorhen

Noun

1. Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.
2. (British) A female red grouse, .

Synonyms

• gallinule
• moggy British slang

Derived terms

• , Gallinula chloropus
• , Gallinula tenebrosa
• , Gallinula angulata

Anagrams

• hormone