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

Since she has taken in game fowl, Jones has received scores of notes from cockfighters telling her that the birds cannot live together without killing one another.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

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

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Philippine Islands, named breeds of game fowl in the, i.

From The Variation of Animals and Plants Under Domestication, Volume II (of 2) by Darwin, Charles