Guinea fowl.
Gleanie
GLEE-nee
ˈɡliːni
Noun
Example Sentences
"The gleanies are making noise."
"Got some gleanies on the farm."
Etymology & History
North Somerset dialect name for guinea fowl. Shortened and corrupted from guinea. Regional farming vocabulary.
Word Details
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Region
North Somerset
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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