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
When Jones first tried to introduce a rescued game fowl to a community of chickens, she says she felt “his heart jump like an electric jolt.”
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Since then, Jack has spent most of his life raising game fowl for sale.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
Before a battle those people consulted their game fowl to ascertain whether or not victory was about to attend their arms.
From Welsh Folk-Lore a Collection of the Folk-Tales and Legends of North Wales by Owen, Elias
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