1) Birds like the fowls 
• (v. t.) An order of birds; the Gallinae.
Ra·so'res (rȧ*zō'rēz) noun plural [ New Latin , from Latin radere , rasum , to scratch. See Rase , transitive verb ] (Zoology) An order of birds; the Gallinæ. » Formerly, the word Rasores was used in a wide...
The rasores are an order of birds. It includes the sub-orders of fowls, turkeys, partridges and grouse. They are characterised by their toes which end in strong claws used for scratching. Hence they are called the scratchers.
rasores An order of birds; the Gallinae. Formely, the word rasores was used in a wider sense, so as to include other birds now widely separated in classification.