# gallinaceous

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ɡælɪˈneɪʃəs/

## Definitions
1. Related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Latin gallīnāceus, from gallīna (“hen”), itself from gallus (“cock”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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