noun
- A guinea fowl, especially the helmeted guinea fowl native to Africa.
Usage: Also called guinea hen or guinea fowl; Spanish origin; used in English primarily in southwestern U.S. and Latin American contexts
Examples
- The pintada wandered through the farmyard pecking at insects.
- Pintadas are known for their loud, distinctive calls.
- She raised pintadas for both eggs and pest control.
- The pintada's spotted plumage provides excellent camouflage in tall grass.