gallinaceous
adjective
gal·li·na·ceous
ˌga-lə-ˈnā-shəs 
: of or relating to an order (Galliformes) of heavy-bodied largely terrestrial birds including the pheasants, turkeys, grouse, and the common domestic chicken
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This gallinaceous volume — possibly his 32nd, who can keep count? — includes a gallery of his paintings of chickens, anecdotes from his remarkable life and recipes that are more story than instruction.
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Karen Heller, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2022
Karen Heller, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2022
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“Gallinaceous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gallinaceous. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
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