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fowl

|fowl|

B2

/faʊl/

domesticated bird

Etymology
Etymology Information

'fowl' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fugol', where 'fugol' meant 'bird'.

Historical Evolution

'fugol' changed from Old English word 'fugol' and eventually became the modern English word 'fowl'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'bird', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'domesticated bird used for food'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a bird, such as a chicken, duck, or turkey, that is raised for food or hunted as game.

The farmer raised fowl for their eggs and meat.

Synonyms

birdpoultry

Noun 2

the flesh of such birds used as food.

The restaurant specializes in dishes made with fowl.

Synonyms

poultrybird meat

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Idioms

neither fish nor fowl

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39