ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Swamphen

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈswɒmp.hɛn/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Swamphen is a noun meaning Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.

Meaning

Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.

Word Forms

Synonyms for swamphen

Depending on context, synonyms include gallinule.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gallinule, phalaropodid, phoenicopterid, flamingo, phoebe, thornbird.

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