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PRONUNCIATION OF MARSH HEN

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MARSH HEN

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Marsh hen is a noun.
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WHAT DOES MARSH HEN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

marsh hen

Moorhen

Moorhens, sometimes called marsh hens or river chickens, are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family Rallidae. Most species are placed in the genus Gallinula. They are close relatives of coots, and because of their apparently nervous behavior are sometimes called "skitty coots". They are often referred to as gallinules. Two species from the Australian region, sometimes separated in Tribonyx, are called "nativehens". The nativehens differ visually by shorter, thicker and stubbier toes and bills, and longer tails that lack the white signal pattern of typical moorhens.

Definition of marsh hen in the English dictionary

The definition of marsh hen in the dictionary is any bird that frequents marshes and swamps, esp a rail, coot, or gallinule.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MARSH HEN

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WORDS THAT END LIKE MARSH HEN

Aachen
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Synonyms and antonyms of marsh hen in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «marsh hen» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MARSH HEN

Find out the translation of marsh hen to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of marsh hen from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «marsh hen» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沼泽母鸡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pantano gallina
570 millions of speakers

English

marsh hen
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मार्श मुर्गी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

الأهوار الدجاجة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Марш курица
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

galinha de pântano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মার্শ মুরগি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

marais poule
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hai paya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Marsh Henne
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

湿地編
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

습지 암탉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Marsh hen
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

đầm lầy gà
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சதுப்பு கோழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मार्श माकन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sutavuğu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

marsh hen
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bagno kura
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Марш курка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

marsh găină
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

βάλτο κότα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moeras hen
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

marsh höna
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

myr høne
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of marsh hen

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MARSH HEN»

The term «marsh hen» is used very little and occupies the 163.081 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about marsh hen

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MARSH HEN»

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Ramblings of a Lowcountry Game Warden: A Memoir
Regulated by the federal migratory-bird laws, marsh-hen hunting has a few restrictions. The hunter must have a state license as well as a free federal Harvest Information Program permit. There is a fifteen-bird limit. Repeating shotguns must be ...
Ben McC. Moïse, 2008
2
The Marsh Hen
A way of life vanishes.
Will Bellais, 2007
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The Prince of Tides
Once, after my grandmother had left Amos and moved to Atlanta, my father ran away from home and his friends found himon Marsh Hen, crying for his lost mother. When thecobia andshad entered therivers each springto spawn, my father ...
Pat Conroy, 2010
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Birds of North America
Rallos longirostris This "marsh hen" hugs salt marshes of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Still fairly common, but has declined with loss of habitat. Scarce and local in west (California coast, Colorado River areal. Secretive, but often noisy; seen ...
Kenn Kaufman, 2000
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A Field Guide to Sailboats of North America
Unusual rudder. Mast unstayed. Double-ended. Hull shape has evolved from working boats of the Chesapeake, and the rudder and spritsail rig are also traditionaL The Marsh Hen was designed as a pocket cruiser. The dodger, which unlike a ...
Richard M. Sherwood, 1994
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The Audubon Price Guide Book
... Canada Goose $49,000 $47,800 $65000-$90000 201 202 CCII Red-throated Diver $15,000 $11,950 $18000-$27500 202 203 CCIII Fresh Water Marsh Hen $4,500 $3,585 $4200-$6700 203 204 CCIV Salt Water Marsh Hen $4,000 $3,585  ...
Ron Flynn, 2008
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The Quadrupeds of North America by John James Audubon and ...
This species is very numerous in the salt-marshes of the Southern States, where it subsists principally on the marsh-hen, (Rallus crepitans,) the sea-side finch, ( Ammodramus maritimus,) and the sharp-tailed finch, (A. caudacutus,) which, ...
John James Audubon, 1855
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The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America
This species is very numerous in the salt-marshes of the Southern States, where it subsists principally on the marsh-hen, (Rallus crepitans,) the sea-side finch, ( Ammodramus maritimus,) and the sharp-tailed finch, (A. caudacutus,) which, ...
John James Audubon, John Bachman, John Woodhouse Audubon, 1846
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Southeastern Wildlife Cookbook
Cover and cook on low heat for one-and-a-half hours. Serve over rice. Susan Mclntyre MARSH HEN I 4 marsh hens flour vinegar cooking oil or bacon grease salt 2 T. cooking wine pepper Cut hens into pieces. Soak in vinegar about four hours ...
South Carolina Wildlife Magazine, 1989
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Raised in the Wild: ADVENTURES ON DEWEES ISLAND
The sounds you hear are people marsh hen hunting.” “What's a marsh hen?” “A bird that lives and feeds in marshy areas. The only time you can see them is on high tide. You wanna ease out there and shoot a few?” “Sure, why not.” “All right.
Lawrence E. Leppert, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MARSH HEN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term marsh hen is used in the context of the following news items.
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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WJCL) — The Tybee Island City Council has …
There are several other projects in the budget, including funds for the Marsh Hen Trail, upgrades to the Jim Ingham Arts Center on the north ... «WJCL News, Jul 15»
2
Birders' Eye View: Making mid-summer bird rounds
Now all is silent, but for the nasal caws of crows, the occasional harsh chuckle of a marsh hen, or the quiet warble of a bluebird. The martins ... «Bluffton Today, Jul 15»
3
A Few Miles From Mobile, A Wealth Of History, Nature — And Danger
"I think that's a marsh hen. And multiple species of poisonous snake. So you've got all these ways to get killed just a couple of miles from home. «NPR, Jul 15»
4
Letter: St. Augustine flooding isn't what it used to be
We called them marsh hen tides (the marsh grass would flood and the hens were easy hunt). I remember peddling my bicycle through water on ... «St. Augustine Record, May 15»
5
Tybee Island to get new nature, bike trail
The city got the approval from the Dept. of Natural Resources on Tuesday for the nearly $428,000 Tybee Island Marsh Hen Trail project. «WTOC, May 15»
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Tybee cleared to construct new trail north of U.S. 80
The councilman added that the Marsh Hen Trail isn't expected to sustain the same erosion that has created problems for Chatham County ... «Savannah Morning News, May 15»
7
Swipin' coppers
Coppers have gone the way of the nesting marsh hen. So loonies maybe. Nevertheless, at times, budgeting sufficient coin of any denomination ... «Newfoundland and Labrador Compass, May 15»
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Birders' Eye View: Feast fit for a bird
After about a week, I could just imagine one of the young owls whining “what, marsh hen again?” As the weeks progressed, the owl diet ... «Savannah Morning News, Apr 15»
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Birders of a Feather Flock Together for Christmas Bird Count
Other highlights this year included a merlin (a small species of falcon) and a rare gallinule (a colorful bird also known as a marsh hen), both ... «The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News, Jan 15»
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The winter feeder outlook
The American coot is often mistaken for a duck but is actually a marsh hen. — Photo by Bruce Mactavish/Special to The Telegram. For many ... «The Telegram, Nov 14»

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