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Porphyrula

noun
Por·​phyr·​u·​la | \ pȯ(r)ˈfir(y)ələ\

Definition of Porphyrula

: a genus of birds (family Rallidae) that includes the purple gallinule

Note: This genus is often combined with the genus Porphyrio.

History and Etymology for Porphyrula

New Latin, from Greek porphyra purple + New Latin -ula

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