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moorhens

The correct spelling is moorhens.

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noun

Say it like: Moo-rhe-ns

The correct spelling is moorhens. Any of various medium-sized water birds of the genus Gallinula, of the rail family, that feed in open water margins.

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

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