râle

Definitions of râle
  1. noun
    any of numerous widely distributed small wading birds of the family Rallidae having short wings and very long toes for running on soft mud
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    types:
    foulque
    slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
    type of:
    échassier
    any of many long-legged birds that wade in water in search of food
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