poult

[ pohlt ]

noun

1. a young fowl, as of the turkey, the pheasant, or a similar bird.

poult

¹

/ pʊlt /

noun

1. a fine plain-weave fabric of silk, rayon, nylon, etc, with slight ribs across it Also calledpoult-de-soie

poult

²

/ pəʊlt /

noun

1. the young of a gallinaceous bird, esp of domestic fowl

Word History and Origins

Origin of poult¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English pult(e); shortened variant of pullet

Word History and Origins

Origin of poult¹

C20: from French; of unknown origin; compare paduasoy

Origin of poult²

C15: syncopated variant of poulet pullet

Example Sentences

When the maternal family is on the move and one poult peeps his or her distress, the mother bird clucks reassuringly, and if the peeping persists, she rushes to comfort her little one.

From Salon

If, when traveling as a unit through the woods and fields, a youngster happens to stray, intent on his own pursuit, on discovering that he is alone, the poult straightens up, looks keenly about, listens intently, and calls anxiously to his mother.

From Salon

Although 80 turkeys had been counted on an area in Wilcox County, Alabama, before heptachlor was applied, none could be found the summer after treatment — none, that is, except a clutch of unhatched eggs and one dead poult.

From Literature

Tuesday's monthly report showed poult placements dropped to 21.6 million in May, down 1 percent from the prior month and 7 percent from a year earlier.

From Reuters

Some silks, like taffeta, poult de soie and moire, were also used but had to be dulled through texture.

From Forbes