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

“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

The Call to Action BBQ, advertised over a photo of a game fowl, was being organized by a man named Brent Easterling, on his family’s farm in the small, rural town Verbena.

From New York Times

State and federal laws protect raptors and other native birds that are not game fowl.

From Washington Times

The search is expected to last a few days and is part of “an investigation related to animal cruelty and possession of game fowl for fighting purposes,” Navarro-Suarez said.

From Washington Times

He used to keep some 250 game fowl tucked behind their modest home in Vega Baja, a town west of San Juan, the capital.

From New York Times