# phasianid

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl.
2. Specifically, belonging to the zoologic family Phasianidae, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy.

## Etymology
New Latin phasianida from Latin phasianus (“pheasant”).

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