water rail

noun

Meaning

A small wetland bird (Rallus aquaticus) of the family Rallidae that breeds in marshes and reedbeds across Europe and Asia.

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Related words

watercock(English)virginia rail(English)rail(English)white-throated rail(English)little grebe(English)waterhen(English)grey-throated rail(English)king rail(English)

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