moorhen - transcription, translation and pronunciation online

Transcription and pronunciation of the word "moorhen" in British and American variants. Detailed translation and examples.

moorhen
[ˈmɔː.hen]
[ˈmʊə-]
Definitions
noun
a small aquatic rail with mainly blackish plumage.
Other birds I saw near the pond were coot, moorhen , purple swamphen and a few Gray Wagtails walking around near the water.
a female red grouse.
On one side of the turkey was a hare cut in pieces; on the other woodcocks, moorhens , or other small wild game.
Examples
Other birds I saw near the pond were coot, moorhen , purple swamphen and a few Gray Wagtails walking around near the water.
A moorhen called from inside the reeds and then flew across the pond.
Nearby a moorhen was incubating a clutch of eggs.
‘I think it's nice to see them, because I think having wildlife, such as swans, ducks and moorhens only enhances the river's appearance,’ he said.
‘New pools are attractive to dragonflies, butterflies and damselflies and should in time attract moorhens , ducks and other water birds, as well as being a peaceful area for staff to enjoy during their breaks,’ he added.
Local residents have argued that the idea could destroy a quiet riverside environment where lilies grow and moorhens swim.
The moat is large enough to provide living accommodation for the moorhens as well as a number of resident and visiting ducks and, except in a very hot summer, well supplied with water to cater for plenty of aquatic activities.
On one side of the turkey was a hare cut in pieces; on the other woodcocks, moorhens , or other small wild game.
We ambled by the water passing moorhens , ducks, geese, rabbits and squirrels.
Going around the lake I observed crested grebes, coots, moorhens , ducks, swans and herons.