waterhen en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈwɔːtə.hɛn/
Etymology
From water + hen. Compare Saterland Frisian Woaterhanne, German Low German Waterhenne. Compare also Dutch waterhoen, German Wasserhuhn.
Meanings
- A species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.
- Synonym of turbo chook.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| waterhens | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
Deriveds
white-breasted waterhen · Amaurornis phoenicurus
Hypernyms
waterbird · animal · species · organism · bird