"gorhen" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɡɔːˌhɛn/ Forms: gorhens [plural]
Etymology: Probably from gore + hen, in reference to its red colour. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gore|hen}} gore + hen Head templates: {{en-noun}} gorhen (plural gorhens)
  1. female red grouse Categories (lifeform): Grouse Synonyms: moorhen
    Sense id: en-gorhen-en-noun-azWQCU6f Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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