'Crex pratensis' definitions:

Definition of 'Crex pratensis'

From: GCIDE
  • Corncrake \Corn"crake`\ (k[^o]rn"kr[=a]k`), n. (Zool.) A bird (Crex crex or Crex pratensis) which frequents grain fields; the European crake or land rail; -- called also corn bird. [1913 Webster]