game fowl
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of game fowl
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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“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
Jones told me that the unchallenged killing of seized game fowl reflects our views of roosters in general: The notion that they are natural-born fighters is so prevalent that few people question it.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2023
He used to keep some 250 game fowl tucked behind their modest home in Vega Baja, a town west of San Juan, the capital.
From New York Times ● Nov. 9, 2019
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
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