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

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

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