gallinaceanadj.n.
/ˌɡalɪˈneɪʃ(ɪ)ən/ A. adj.
= gallinaceous adj.; in quot. = concerned with domestic fowls.
ΚΠ
1851 Q. Rev. 88 326 The gallinacian leech, like the mountebank of former days, has to exercise his wits for pure benevolence.
B. n.
A bird of the order Gallinaceæ or Gallinæ.
ΚΠ
1842 W. T. Brande Dict. Sci., Lit. & Art 483/2 Gallinaceans, Gallinacea. See Rasores.
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