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

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

Since then, Jack has spent most of his life raising game fowl for sale.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Separate pens are also necessary, to avoid quarrelling among some of the highly-blooded birds, more particularly the game fowl.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert