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Definition of "swamphen" []

  • Several species of bird in the genus Porphyrio of the family Rallidae. (noun)

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Use "swamphen" in a sentence
  • "Species range from the large and colorful purple swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) to several majestic egret species."
  • "Otamangakau, swamphen sanctuary in raupo days when mangatoetoe stalks were lances massed to hold the mountain's fire and flax grew greedy in this hollow."
  • "Florida admits defeat in fight to eradicate exotic purple swamphen Records don't support Florida Lt. Gov."
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