phasianid

== English == === Etymology === New Latin phasianida from Latin phasianus (“pheasant”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪʃənɪd/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈfeɪʃənəd/ === Adjective === phasianid (comparative more phasianid, superlative most phasianid) Of or relating to semiflightless, gallinaceous game birds, such as pheasants, quails, peafowl, junglefowl, and guinea fowl. Specifically, belonging to the zoologic family Phasianidae, or associated with species falling under that taxonomic hierarchy. ==== Synonyms ==== (belonging to the Phasianidae): phasianous === Noun === phasianid (plural phasianids) Any semiflightless, gallinaceous game bird. ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === aphaniids, aphidians