Marsh Hen (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Any of various small aquatic birds of the genus Gallinula distinguished from rails by a frontal shield and a resemblance to domestic hens.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• Gallinule
• Water Hen
• Swamphen

Hypernyms

• Aquatic Bird

Hyponyms

• Moorhen
• Florida Gallinule
• Purple Gallinule

Meaning ²

A coot found in North America.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

• American Coot
• Fulica Americana
• Water Hen
• Mud Hen

Hypernyms

• Coot