Thesaurus: phasianid
a kind of game bird in the family Phasianidae
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Definitions
- n. a kind of game bird in the family Phasianidae
- phasianid (comparative more phasianid, superlative most phasianid) In general, of, or pertaining to, any large or small, semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl. Specifically, belonging to the zoologic family Phasianidae, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy. phasianid (plural phasianids) Any large or small, semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl.