game fowl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of game fowl
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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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
Since then, Jack has spent most of his life raising game fowl for sale.
From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023
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
On even a casual examination it will be discovered that these little fowls are an exact reproduction of the game fowl in miniature.
From The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by Axtell, Edward
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