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Meanings of wood hen in English

Spanish
gallirallus australis

Flightless New Zealand rail of thievish disposition having short wings each with a spur used in fighting.

        gallirallus australis
        Usage of wood hen in English
        1
        The wood hen is a bird rather resembling the pheasant tribe in plumage, but not so handsome.
        A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
        2
        There are wood hens also on the plains; but, though very abundant, they are not much seen.
        A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
        3
        From fat wood hens a good deal of oil can be got, and this oil is very valuable for almost anything where oil is wanted.
        A First Year in Canterbury Settlement
        Translations for wood hen