game fowl

American  

noun

1. a domestic fowl of a breed much used for fighting.

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game fowl British  

noun

1. any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cockfighting

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Etymology

Origin of game fowl

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

“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

A political action committee is raising money to support farmers who raise game fowl.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2024

In short, centuries of breeding have crafted game fowl into aggressive and murderous animals.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

In modern game fowl, this aggression and flashiness have been accentuated.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

There are sub-breeds of game fowl, with females very distinct and males almost identical; but this, apparently, is the result of spontaneous variation, without special selection.

From More Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 2 by Darwin, Francis, Sir