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Synonyms

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

For instance, when the meats are brought in, there will be on the dish game or domestic fowl on the top, and plain roast beef, or roast pork, underneath.

From The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel by Kasimir Dziekonska (translator)

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