1. galliform - Noun
2. galliform - Adjective
Like the Gallinae (or Galliformes) in structure.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBoars may occasionally prey on small vertebrates like newborn deer fawns, leporids and galliform chicks. Source: Internet
Description This is a moderately-sized quail and is the only small galliform native to eastern North America. Source: Internet
The earliest fossil remains of true birds come from the possible galliform Austinornis lentus, dated to about 85 million years ago, citation but the dates for the actual splits are much debated by scientists. Source: Internet