marsh hen, n.
any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens
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gallinule marsh hen swamphen water hen
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gallinule marsh hen swamphen water hen
semantic pointers
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a coot found in North America
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American coot Fulica americana marsh hen mud hen water hen
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American coot Fulica americana marsh hen mud hen water hen