woodhen

English

/ˈwʊd.hɛn/

noun
Definitions
  • Gallirallus sylvestris, a species of bird in the family Rallidae endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia.

Etymology

Compound from English wood (mad, insane, wild, furious) + English hen.

Origin

English

hen

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