Associations to the word «Gruiformes»

Wiktionary

GRUIFORMES, proper noun. A taxonomic order within the subclass Neognathae   — cranes, rails, and coots.

Dictionary definition

GRUIFORMES, noun. Inland marsh-dwelling birds with long legs and necks and bills that wade in water in search of food: cranes; rails; bustards.

Wise words

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