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domestic fowl

American  

noun

  1. a chicken.

  2. poultry.

domestic fowl British  

noun

  1. Often shortened to: fowl.  a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl ( Gallus gallus ) and occurring in many varieties

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People have caught the virus both from domestic fowl and from wild birds such as ducks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 10, 2023

The outbreak has not only killed domestic fowl.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 9, 2022

Walmart and Target released earnings Tuesday showing they are well-stocked with domestic fowl for Thanksgiving, despite the price increases.

From Washington Times • Nov. 18, 2021

There are also 900,000 rabbits, 700,000 pet birds, 700,000 reptiles, 600,000 domestic fowl, 500,000 guinea pigs and 300,000 hamsters.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2017

It would be idle to attempt an enumeration here of the numerous breeds and varieties of the domestic fowl.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

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