game fowl

noun

a domestic fowl of a breed much used for fighting.

Origin of game fowl

First recorded in 1775–85

Words Nearby game fowl

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How to use game fowl in a sentence

I used to watch for the northward flight of the game fowl—wanted to go with the birds.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
Before a battle those people consulted their game fowl to ascertain whether or not victory was about to attend their arms.
Welsh Folk-Lore | Elias Owen
Philippine Islands, named breeds of game fowl in the, i. 232.
The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume II (of 2) | Charles Darwin
Like the game fowl, it is terribly pugnacious, and in its native country is kept and trained for fighting.
Poultry | Hugh Piper
The flesh of the game fowl is beautifully white, and superior to that of all other breeds for richness and delicacy of flavour.
Poultry | Hugh Piper

British Dictionary definitions for game fowl

game fowl

noun

any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cockfighting

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