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Moorhen

Noun CEFR B1
ˈmʊəɹˌhɛn

Definitions

  1. Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.
  2. A female red grouse, Lagopus lagopus scotica.
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Equivalents

Españolgallineta de agua
Françaispoule d'eau
DeutschTeichralle
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Examples

“The pond was another favourite place⟳ to visit⟳. Moorhens strutted from the neighbouring bushes, and a bevy of Muscovy ducks, a study⟳ in black, white and red, waddled from the farmyard hard by to enjoy⟳ a refreshing splash.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

Moorhouse moorhouseite moori Moorilda Moorilim moorill

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