waterhen

See also: water hen

English

white-breasted waterhen (Amaurornis phoenicurus)

Etymology

From water +‎ hen. Compare Saterland Frisian Woaterhanne, German Low German Waterhenne. Compare also Dutch waterhoen, German Wasserhuhn.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈwɔːtə.hɛn/

Noun

waterhen (plural waterhens)

A species of bird in the genus Amaurornis of the family Rallidae.

Derived terms

white-breasted waterhen, Amaurornis phoenicurus

Anagrams

threeawn, wreathen

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