What is another word for game bird?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈe͡ɪm bˈɜːd] (IPA)

A game bird is a type of bird that is hunted for sport or food. There are various synonyms one can use instead of "game bird", including gamefowl, wildfowl, waterfowl, and upland bird. Gamefowl includes birds such as chickens, turkeys, and quails. Wildfowl refers to ducks, geese, and swans. Waterfowl is often used interchangeably with wildfowl, but it mostly refers to birds that live in water, such as ducks, geese, and swans. Upland bird covers birds that live in grasslands or open fields, such as pheasants, grouse, and partridges. Knowing these synonyms can help you better describe the type of bird you are referring to when in a hunting or culinary context.

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What are the hypernyms for Game bird?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Game bird?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for game bird (as nouns)

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