galliform

/ˈɡælɪfɔːrm/

Definitions

1. noun

a group of birds that includes turkeys, pheasants, and quails, characterized by a stout body and a wattle or caruncle on the throat

“The galliform species found in North America are native to the continent.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of galliform birds

“The galliform morphology of the fossil is difficult to identify.”

Synonyms

  • chicken-like
  • gallinaceous
  • poultry

Antonyms

  • bird-of-prey
  • raptorial