Swamphen

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈswÉ’mp.hÉ›n/

Origin

swamp + hen

Full definition of swamphen

Noun

1. Several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.

Synonyms

• gallinule

Derived terms

• , Porphyrio madagascariensis
• ,
• purple swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio