gallinaceous etymology

Etymology

• Late Latin gallināceus, from Latin gallīna ("hen") + -āceus ("pertaining to")

Meaning

• Of or relating to hens or other gallinaceous birds
• Pertaining to the order Galliformes, which includes chickens, turkeys, pheasants, and grouse

Origin

The word "gallinaceous" can be traced back to the Latin word "gallīna," which means "hen." The suffix "-āceus" is used to form adjectives that indicate a relationship or connection to something. In this case, the suffix "-āceus" indicates that "gallinaceous" refers to something that is related to hens or other gallinaceous birds.

Examples

• The gallinaceous birds were kept in a coop.
• The gallinaceous beak is short and curved.
• The gallinaceous diet consists mostly of seeds and insects.

gallinaceous relate terms

• Gallic

  Etymology The term Gallic is derived from the Latin Gallicus which in turn comes fro

• Gaelic

  Etymology Old Irish Goídelc Scottish Gaelic Gaidhealtachd Manx Gaelg Irish Gaeltac

• Welsh

  Etymology Welsh Cymraeg Old Welsh Cumbric Brittonic Celtic Kombrogi Meaning Fe

• gallinaceous

  Etymology Late Latin gallināceus from Latin gallīna hen āceus pertaining to

• gallinicide

  Etymology Origin Late 19th century From New Latin gallinicida from Latin gallina he

• gallinaceous

  Etymology Late Latin gallināceus from Latin gallīna hen āceus pertaining to