water hen
معنی کامل و مثالها
● (جانورشناسی) مرغ آب، آبمرغ (تیرهی Rallidae)
ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
From the English words 'water' and 'hen'. First known use in the 14th century.
مثال
- The water hen is a common sight in marshy areas.
- Water hens are known for their distinctive call.
- The water hen dived under the water to escape the predator.
ترکیبهای رایج
Water hen in marsh Call of a water hen Water hen swimming
تعریف انگلیسی
noun
- a coot found in North America
- any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
مترادفها
noun
Gallinule, spotted crake (Crex porzana or Gallinula chloropus).