domestic fowl

noun

1. a chicken.
2. poultry.

domestic fowl

noun

1. a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl ( Gallus gallus ) and occurring in many varieties Often shortened tofowl

Example Sentences

People have caught the virus both from domestic fowl and from wild birds such as ducks.

From Seattle Times

Since it first turned up, this highly transmissible and lethal new strain of avian flu has circulated at high rates among domestic fowl on backyard and commercial farms, resulting in the deaths of a reported 37 million birds on farms in the United States alone.

From Salon

The outbreak has not only killed domestic fowl.

From Seattle Times

A growing epidemic of avian flu is afflicting wild birds and has caused major losses of domestic fowl in parts of Europe and Asia in recent weeks, with thousands of animals dead or culled to slow the spread.

From Science Magazine

Walmart and Target released earnings Tuesday showing they are well-stocked with domestic fowl for Thanksgiving, despite the price increases.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• chicken
• duck