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

The outbreak has not only killed domestic fowl.

From Seattle Times

She said Kazakhstan has nevertheless quarantined the affected areas in several provinces and will carry out mass vaccination of poultry and compensate farmers who have reported tens of thousands of domestic fowl deaths.

From Reuters

Under the proposal, anyone who allows their domestic fowl to enter someone else’s property without permission can be convicted of a violation if the birds damage crops or property.

From Seattle Times

United Poultry Concerns, a Maryland organization “dedicated to the compassionate and respectful treatment of chickens, turkeys, ducks and other domestic fowl,” had filed suit against Chabad of Irvine and Rabbi Alter Tenenbaum on Sept. 28.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• chicken
• duck