game fowl

American  

noun

1. a domestic fowl of a breed much used for fighting.

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game fowl British  

noun

1. any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cockfighting

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Etymology

Origin of game fowl

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

A political action committee is raising money to support farmers who raise game fowl.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

“We represent game fowl farmers who breed and raise game fowl, but not for fighting purposes,” said Devore, himself a game fowl breeder.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

According to some rooster men, the game fowl, or fighting chicken, was almost chosen to be the national bird of America.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Since she has taken in game fowl, Jones has received scores of notes from cockfighters telling her that the birds cannot live together without killing one another.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

The wild fowl bears markings Page 110similar to those of the American black-breasted red game, though the fowls are smaller than the American game fowl.

From The Bontoc Igorot by Jenks, Albert Ernest