noun

swamphen

swamphen · swamphens

султанка

Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family RallidaeAny of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.

/ˈswɒmp.hɛn/

Meaning

1 senses

Any of several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae.
султа́нкаsultánka

More definitions

any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens

Translations

2 languages

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By meaning 1

Translations:

Origin

From swamp + hen.

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Forms

plural: swamphens

Singular	swamphen
Plural	swamphens

regular

Synonyms

3 synonyms

gallinule

Close in meaning

any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens:gallinule marsh hen water hen

Word family

1 related words

Derivedpurple swamphen