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poulard

American

[poo-lahrd] / puˈlɑrd /

Or poularde

noun

a hen spayed to improve the flesh for use as food.

poulard British

/ ˈpuːlɑːd /

noun

a hen that has been spayed for fattening Compare capon

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Etymology

Origin of poulard

1725–35; < French, equivalent to poule hen ( see pullet) + -ard -ard

Example Sentences

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In the mean time, we ordered a poulard or two to be roasted, and these, wrapped in a napkin, were put into the boot of the coach, together with bread, wine, and water.

From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)

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