‖n. pl. [ NL., fr. L. radere, rasum, to scratch. See Rase, v. t. ] (Zool.) An order of birds; the Gallinae. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ Formerly, the word Rasores was used in a wider sense, so as to include other birds now widely separated in classification. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. (Zool.) Of or pertaining to the Rasores, or gallinaceous birds, as the peacock, domestic fowl, partridge, quail, and the like. [ 1913 Webster ]