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gallinaceous

gal.li.na.ceous \.gal -*-'na--sh*s\ aj [L gallinaceus of domestic fowl, fr. 
   gallina hen, fr. gallus]cock : of or relating to an order (Galliformes) of 
   heavy-bodied largely terres trial birds including the pheasants, turkeys, 
   grouse, and the common domestic fowl