Definition of Phasianid

1. Noun. A kind of game bird in the family Phasianidae.

Group relationships: Family Phasianidae, Phasianidae
Specialized synonyms: Pheasant, Quail, Partridge
Generic synonyms: Game Bird

Definition of Phasianid

1. Adjective. In general, of, or pertaining to, any large or small, semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl. ¹

2. Adjective. Specifically, belonging to the zoologic family Phasianidae, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy. ¹

3. Noun. Any large or small, semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Phasianid

phasematching
phaseoli
phaseoliform
phaseolin
phaseollin
phaseolus
phaseomannite
phaseout
phaseouts
phaser
phasers
phases
phases out
phasetrafficked
phasetrafficking
phasianid (current term)
phasianids
phasic
phasic reflex
phasic sinus arrhythmia
phasically
phasing
phasing of nucleosomes
phasing out
phasings
phasis
phasmid
phasmid insect
phasmidic
phasmids

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