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Gallinaceous vs Chickenlike - What's the difference?

gallinaceous | chickenlike |

As adjectives the difference between gallinaceous and chickenlike

is that gallinaceous is related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes while chickenlike is similar to a chicken.

As an adverb chickenlike is

in a chickenlike manner.

gallinaceous

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (zoology) related to the genus Gallus, poultry; notably said of the order Galliformes.

    • chickenlike

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Similar to a chicken
  • Similar to chicken (the meat)
  • Similar to that of a chicken; as, a chickenlike beak, chickenlike noise

    • See also

    * gallinaceous

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (postpositive) In a chickenlike manner