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rooster

American  
[roo-ster] / ˈru stər /

noun

  1. the male of domestic fowl and certain game birds; cock.

  2. a representation of this bird, used as an emblem of the Democratic Party from 1842 to 1874.

  3. Informal. a cocky person.

rooster British  
/ ˈruːstə /

noun

  1. the male of the domestic fowl; a cock

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Etymology

Origin of rooster

First recorded in 1765–75; roost + -er 1

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Puffed up proud like a rooster, I circled the room with my head held high.

From Literature

When I heard about the banes of the farm, I imagined a monstrous rooster or something.

From Literature

Nearby, a rooster crowed, and Penelope stifled a yawn as she slipped unnoticed through the door.

From Literature

The colorful space, dominated by a giant rooster mural and pulsing with salsa, draws inspiration from across Latin America and the Caribbean.

From Salon

He was among five horses, four dogs, six puppies, 45 hens and roosters that were adopted by either Riverside County rescue partners or private adopters, according Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times

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